Chiang Mai University-Nasoalveolar Molding Type I
This article presents a method of nasoalveolar molding for unilateral complete cleft lip and palate babies using CMU-NAM I (Chiang Mai University-Nasoalveolar Molding Type I) to prepare them before surgical repair of cleft nose and upper lip.
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