The Head of the Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Celso Aldana, reported that in the Hospital de Clínicas offer free operations to patients who need interventions of this type.
For example, children with cleft lip, who before, must go to the consultations to make the pertinent evaluations, prior to surgeryfor a diagnostic appointment.
“It is important that people interested in consulting can call, request an appointment, and access the consultation as soon as possible so that we can help with treatment; the consultations are free, and the tariffs in case of insolvency discounts can be requested in the social service of the hospital”, commented the doctor.
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The number for the schedules is 0961-663729on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 07:00 to 12:00.
The professional explained that the surgery itself to repair the defect is simple and the transformation is immediate, but for this, early consultation is crucial.
Besides the fissure labio palatal alveolus, also cover other anatomical regions for patients of all ages, from simple surgeries to the most complex.
For example, microsurgical reconstructions with free flaps, using techniques that require the use of very special technology such as the microscope.
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