A Team Approach To Drool Control in Cerebral Palsy

Authors:
  • ABArthur S. Brown
    Arthur S. Brown
  • JSJoy Silverman
    Joy Silverman
  • SGSally Greenberg
    Sally Greenberg
  • MAManuel Album
    Manuel Album
  • RLRobert W. Lloyd
    Robert W. Lloyd
  • MSMilton Sarshik
    Milton Sarshik
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Abstract
An analysis of the surgical reduction of drooling in children with cerebral palsy is presented, describing a team approach to the problem. All children were housed in a residential facility. The criteria for selection and evaluation of these patients by speech therapists, dentists, plastic surgeons, pediatricians, and teachers are also presented. Results show this approach to be successful: there were minimal postoperative complications; the amount of drool was significantly reduced; and the overall performance of the patients was improved.