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Descriptive Epidemiology From the Myhre Syndrome Foundation Registry: The Value of Self‐Reported Data

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Myhre syndrome is an ultrarare genetic disease characterized by short stature, distinct craniofacial features, cardiovascular and respiratory fibrosis and stenosis, neurodevelopmental delays, autism, intellectual disability, and hearing loss. The natural history of Myhre syndrome is still not fully understood due to a small patient population ...
Mary K. Young, Armelle Pindon, Maggie R. Brand, Kate Wears, Katherine H. Young, Alyssa Mendel, Michael J. Lyons   +6 more
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Nasoendoscopy : Clinical Implications

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2020
The purpose of this study is to discuss the clinical use of nasoendoscopy examination of the velopharyngeal closure in patients with nasal speech and to describe the clinical implications of this technique.
Apirag Chuangsuwanich, Sriwimon Manochiopinig   +1 more
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Effects of oropharyngeal neuromuscular stimulation on the volumetric enlarged and reduced tongue base in minipigs

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Hypoglossal nerve or tongue protruding muscle stimulation is a current treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. Thus, the present study analyzed 3D deformations of the volumetric enlarged and reduced tongue base upon oropharyngeal neuromuscular stimulation.
Sydney Chen, Doris Haydee Rosero Salazar, Zi‐Jun Liu   +2 more
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Augmentation of the posterior pharyngeal wall with autologous tragal cartilage for velopharyngeal valve insufficiency after repair of cleft palate in pediatric patients

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2017
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate posterior pharyngeal wall augmentation using autologous tragal cartilage graft in patients with velopharyngeal valve insufficiency (VPI) after simple palatoplasty for cleft palate.
Ahmed G. Khafagy, Amr N. Rabie, Ahmed Abdelhamid   +2 more
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Anatomy of the Soft Palate and Its Role in Upper Airway Function: A Narrative Review

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The soft palate is a complex anatomical structure, located at the posterior aspect of the oral and nasal cavities, able to dynamically create valve closure of the nasal and the oral cavities. Its precise movement is critical for speech, swallowing, and respiration. Despite its functional importance, detailed characterization of its constituent
James C. D. Miller, Nikki Mills, Ho‐Fung Chan, Alys R. Clark, S. Ali Mirjalili   +4 more
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Comparison of videonasoendoscopy and auditory-perceptual evaluation of speech in individuals with cleft lip/palate

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2013
Summary Introduction: The velopharyngeal sphincter (VPS) is a muscle belt located between the oropharynx and the nasopharynx. Investigations of velopharyngeal function should include an auditory-perceptual evaluation and at least 1 ...
Lauren Medeiros Paniagua, Alana Verza Signorini, Sady Selaimen da Costa, Marcus Vinicius Martins Collares, Sílvia Dornelles   +4 more
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Speech resonance and surgical complications after primary palatoplasty with intravelar veloplasty in patients with cleft lip and palate [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2016
INTRODUCTION: The primary surgical correction of the palate is of fundamental importance in the rehabilitation of individuals with labiopalatine cleft and aims for local anatomical restoration and closure of the existing communication between the nasal ...
Victor Zillo Bosi, Giovana Rinalde Brandão, Renata Paciello Yamashita   +2 more
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Identifying Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
We evaluated the clinical presentation and treatment patterns of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) following head and neck cancer therapy across three academic institutions. VPD demonstrated a highly variable and delayed onset, with radiation‐associated cases developing after a mean of 8.5 years and many patients presenting more than 10 years after ...
Kenneth Newman, Andrew Neevel, Holly Hess, Margaret Tiner, Lauren Boeckermann, Peter Larner, Hilary McCrary, Robbi A. Kupfer, Vanessa Torrecillas   +8 more
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Evaluation of sites of velopharyngeal structure augmentation in dogs for improvement of velopharyngeal insufficiency.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundVelopharyngeal structure augmentation methods are used as alternatives to velopharyngeal plasty. Anatomic sites of implantation/injection vary widely due to a lack of standardized criteria.
Emiko Tanaka Isomura, Kiyoko Nakagawa, Makoto Matsukawa, Ryou Mitsui, Mikihiko Kogo   +4 more
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Breathe, Eat, Talk: Three Essential Ingredients to Quality‐of‐Life Outcomes in Movement Disorders

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Breathing, eating, and talking (BET) impairments are common yet frequently underrecognized features of movement disorders. Deficits in respiration, swallowing, voice, and speech may emerge early in the course of a disease, adversely affecting safety, participation, and quality of life.
John Dean, Lena C. O’Flynn, Michelle Ciucci, Cynthia Fox, Jessica E. Huber, Supraja Anand, Maira Rozenfeld Olchik, Jibrin S. Usman, Adam P. Vogel, Bettina Aguiar, Diana Khasanova, Dharshini Manoharan, Lorraine Ramig, Angela Roberts, Federico Rodriguez‐Porcel, Kristina Simonyan, Julie M. Barkmeier‐Kraemer   +16 more
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