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To the Editor: Interplast, a nonprofit organization providing free reconstructive plastic surgery to children around the world, agrees with Dr. Mulliken in his Perspective article (Aug. 19 issue)¹ that children in developing countries who undergo surgery for cleft lip and palate should receive the highest-quality medical attention and proper continuity of care. However, his portrayal of our work is outdated. The changes he suggests have already been successfully implemented. Developing medical independence so that the poor have access to the reconstructive care they require year-round — and for generations to come — is our goal. Educating, empowering, and building local . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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