by MKWALSH » Tue Feb 22, 2000 1:20 am
The answer to your question is:
No, the tongue is not "tied down" after palate
repair. I had this procedure done when I was older
but I ended up working for the surgeon who had done
the original repair. They sometimes place a "plate"
of some kind over the stitch work, and sometimes
they leave it open to air, it depends on age, and
severity, etc...Best of luck to you and your boy.