Long-term results following velopharyngoplasty with a cranially based pharyngeal flap
Between 1980 and 1989, 82 velopharyngoplasties have been carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical University of Hannover. Speech results of 51 of these patients, including 39 patients with cleft lip and palate, could
Hacki, Tamas +3 more
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The Nasopharyngo‐Septal Butterfly Flap: A Novel Adjunct for Reconstructing Large Skull Base Defects
Objective Skull base defects can be challenging to reconstruct. The nasoseptal flap (NSF) remains the first‐line option for reconstruction. However, it can be inadequate to cover wide defects or compromised by tumor invasion or prior surgery requiring ...
Moataz D. Abouammo +10 more
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Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a disorder that results from the improper contact of the soft palate, lateral pharyngeal walls, and posterior pharyngeal wall. These muscle groups make up the velopharyngeal sphincter.
Mason, Kazlin N.
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Purpose: Various attempts of reconstruction for pharyngoesophageal defects after ablative surgery have been made to restore the function of the pharyngoesophagus.
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Velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) is a significant speech disorder affecting 10–50% of children with cleft lip and palate due to impaired palatal extension and oropharyngeal dysmotility.
Silveira, Isabela Toledo Teixeira da +6 more
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Velopharyngeal insufficiency may affect resonance, articulation and thus how speech is perceived by other listeners. Velopharyngeal insufficiency is frequently found in the cleft palate population due to structural abnormalities of the palate.
Cronberg, Marie, Westman Näs, Gun
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Limited Nasal Intubation Route After Pharyngeal Flap Surgery: A Case Report. [PDF]
Momota Y +5 more
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Management of Persistent Hypernasality After Pharyngeal Flap by Revision Palatoplasty With Use of MRI to Aid Surgical Decision Making. [PDF]
Chee-Williams JL +4 more
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A case report of application of posterior pharyngeal flap in resection and reconstruction of posterior pharyngeal wall carcinomas located at the level of the cricoid cartilage. [PDF]
Li L, Zou L, Fang J.
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Assessment of the efficacy and analysis of prognostic factors of flap division for postoperative airway obstruction following posterior pharyngeal flap. [PDF]
Li Y, Shi B, Li J.
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