A team approach to drool control in cerebral palsy.

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.