Can a second degree cleft palate be cured in a single operation?

A cleft palate with a degree 2 cleft is usually not cured in one surgery and requires at least two surgeries to repair. There are three types of cleft palate: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree. 2nd degree cleft palate can also be categorized into shallow 2nd degree cleft palate and deep 2nd degree cleft palate. 1. Shallow 2 degree cleft palate: Shallow 2 degree cleft palate is only limited to the soft palate, surgical repair can play a better effect, but do a surgery can not be completely resolved. 2. Deep 2 degree cleft palate: Deep 2 degree cleft palate also includes part of the hard palate cleft, this situation is more serious compared to the shallow 2 degree, usually need two or more operations to repair. After the surgical repair treatment, it is important to have regular checkups and anti-inflammatory care during the recovery period. If the anti-inflammatory care is not appropriate and infection occurs, it may affect the effect of the surgical repair.