Use of electronic cigarette and the risk of developing potentially malignant disorders: What are we really supposed to know?

Cleft lip or palate are very usual birth defects. This study aims to discuss a local cleft mission performed in Angola and some specifics on the topic.This retrospective study assessed the main features of a local cleft mission conducted in September 2022. The mission was carried out at the Hospital Josina Machel in Luanda, Angola. Data was retrieved and analyzed. The Shapiro-Wilkes test and Pearson correlation were used and considered significant only at 95% confidence interval.Cleft missions are a difficult task. Logistical and financial problems are exacerbated by the extreme difficulty of recruiting patients, particularly in remote regions, far from major centers. Despite successful widespread, some surgeries have been postponed due to comorbidities, common in Africa.The organizers of the mission must be aware of the difficulty of attracting patients and must use different media such as television and radio. The internet needs to be used to the maximum and could reach a higher number of prospects.