On harelip and cleft palate

This volume offers a thorough grounding in the anatomy and physiology of the normal palate before turning to the variations that give rise to harelip and cleft palate. Beginning with detailed descriptions of the hard palate, the soft palate’s muscles, and their blood supply, it explains how these structures normally support speech, nutrition, and facial shape. The early chapters also explore how the mouth, nose, teeth, and cranial bones develop in the fetus, highlighting the points where growth can diverge and produce the defects surgeons must later correct.

The author then moves from theory to practice, outlining the principles that guide operative timing, patient preparation, and the basic steps of surgical repair for both single and double harelip. Illustrations from contemporary specialists accompany the text, giving listeners a clear visual sense of the deformities and the techniques used to restore form and function. The work remains a valuable reference for anyone interested in the historical foundations of cranio‑facial surgery.