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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
doaj  

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
wiley   +1 more source

AN INVESTIGATION OF VELOPHARYNGEAL CLOSURE WITH LINEAR REGRESSION

, 2023
Cleft lip and palate is a common birth defect in the United States. Children diagnosed with this abnormality face difficulties during feeding, hearing and speech.
Sana, Anish, NC DOCKS at East Carolina University   +1 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
doaj   +1 more source

Speech and Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) effectively treats motor symptoms in movement disorders but often compromises speech through incompletely defined mechanisms. We conducted a PROSPERO‐registered systematic review and meta‐analysis of publications through August 2024 (CRD42024527738).
Elina Tripoliti, Takashi Tsuboi, Michael T. Barbe, Mario Sousa, Julie Barkmeier‐Kraemer, Hannah Jergas, Gaia Arno, Nicole Buie, Mikayla Day, Petr Krýže, Jayson R. Nelson, Aaron E.L. Warren, Shervin Rahimpour, Jan Rusz, Paul Krack, Kristina Simonyan   +15 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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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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Perioperative Adverse Events in Primary Palatoplasty: “Risk Factors and Impact on Care Escalation in a Multicenter Cohort”

Pediatric Anesthesia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients undergoing palatoplasty experience perioperative adverse events. Identifying risk factors for perioperative adverse events and escalation of care may improve outcomes. Methods Pediatric patients undergoing primary palatoplasty were included in this retrospective observational study performed at two academic children's ...
Febina Padiyath, Elizabeth M. O'Brien, Jennifer Nam, Paula Hu, Nishil Mehta, Marc Parris, Anthony Alexander, Ashley Hodges, Goretti Chiang, Vinícius Caldeira Quintão, Ricardo Vieira Carlos, Gabriel Soares de Sousa, Asif Padiyath, Susan C. Nicolson, John Fiadjoe, Oksana A. Jackson, Lisa K. Lee, Annery G. Garcia‐Marcinkiewicz   +17 more
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A Comprehensive Review of the Genetic Etiology and Management of Orofacial Clefts

Pediatric Discovery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cleft lip (CL) and cleft palate (CP), collectively referred to as orofacial clefts (OFCs), are among the most common birth defects and can have significant effects on speech, nutrition, and physical and psychosocial development. Manifestation, classification, and treatment plans of OFCs are diverse and not standardized.
Emily Kim, Rebeka Dejenie, Caroline Kim, Russell Reid   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source