Results 51 to 60 of about 2,387 (174)

From Behavioral and Sleep Disturbances to Genetic Diagnosis: Smith–Magenis Syndrome and the Importance of the Diagnostic Pathway

Developmental Neurobiology, Volume 86, Issue 3, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Smith–Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a rare multisystem genetic disorder caused by a 17p11.2 microdeletion or pathogenic variants in the retinoic acid‐induced 1 (RAI1) gene. It is characterized by developmental delay, distinctive craniofacial features, behavioral dysregulation, and inverted sleep–wake rhythm.
Fethiye Kılıçaslan, Ayşe Rümeysa Olgar Çetin, Özlem Öz, Mert Coşkun, Mehmet Burak Mutlu, Berna Polat Tüysüz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Paediatric Adenoidectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Clinical Practice and Outcomes in NHS England (2008–2024)

Clinical Otolaryngology, Volume 51, Issue 4, Page 512-519, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To examine trends and outcomes for paediatric adenoidectomies in NHS England between 2008 and 2024. Design Retrospective observational cohort study using Hospital Episode Statistics. Setting NHS trusts in England. Participants Children (≤ 16 years) undergoing adenoidectomy.
Angus Lawson, Paola Cognigni, Kim Keltie, Ben Talks, Andrew Sims, Steven Powell, Michael W. Mather, Jason Powell   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protocols for Reporting Speech Outcomes following Palatoplasty or Velopharyngeal Surgery: A Literature Review

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019
Background:. To determine best practices, surgeons who perform cleft palate surgery or surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency need to be able to compare their outcomes in normalizing the velopharyngeal valve. Methods:.
Ann W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA, Hedieh Hashemi Hosseinabad, PhD, CCC-SLP, Erin Redle, PhD, CCC-SLP, Stacey Clark, MD, FAAP   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Speech improvement in a child with submucous cleft palate surgery: A case report

Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2020
This article reports a case from Indonesia with velopharyngeal insufficiency caused by submucous cleft palate. This 4-year-old girl, with the chief complaint of nasal sound and congenital palate defect, underwent V-Y Pushback combined with Furlow Double ...
Dini Widiarni Widodo, Tri Juda Airlangga, Gita Aryanti   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterizing Secondary Velopharyngeal Surgery in Children With Cleft Palate at an Academic Center

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 6, Page 2792-2800, June 2026.
In this retrospective study of children undergoing primary palatoplasty at a single academic institution, 10.8% required secondary surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that private insurance was associated with decreased odds of secondary surgery, while Asian race was associated with increased odds.
Lauren E. Williamson, Krishna G. Patel, Matthew H. Cheung, Mathew J. Gregoski, Melissa S. Montiel, Phayvanh P. Pecha   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Buccinator myomucosal flap for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency in patients with cleft palate and/or lip

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2018
Introduction: The interpretation of the speech results obtained with the buccinator myomucosal flap in the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency in patients with cleft palate has been limited by the restriction in the number of patients and the time ...
Rafael Denadai, Anelise Sabbag, Cassio Eduardo Raposo Amaral, João Carlos Pereira Filho, Mirian Hideko Nagae, Cesar Augusto Raposo Amaral   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anterolateral‐Thigh Fascia Lata Free Flap Versus Fibula Free Flap for Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 6, Page 2565-2572, June 2026.
The anterolateral thigh fascia lata “rescue” free flap has been employed as a novel tool in the treatment of advanced partial thickness mandibular osteoradionecrosis. Compared with the traditional fibula free flap for the same indication, the “rescue” flap provides similar outcomes in terms of disease resolution, superior functional outcomes, and ...
Conrad K. Blunck, Alexander Havens, Michael A. Fritz, Brandon L. Prendes, Derek J. Vos, Amani Alvi, Sara Liu, Dane J. Genther, Peter J. Ciolek   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnosis and management of velopharyngeal insufficiency following cleft palate repair

Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, 2014
Background: Cleft lip and palate repair seeks to restore normal form, improve feeding and achieve normal speech, which requires velopharyngeal competence.
Michael S Gart, Arun K Gosain
doaj   +1 more source

Movement Disorders Associated with 22q11.2 Microdeletion: A Scoping Review

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Volume 13, Issue 6, Page 1399-1417, June 2026.
Abstract Background Movement disorders have recently emerged as important neurologic manifestations of the 22q11.2 microdeletion that affects nearly one in every 2000 live births. Objective We aimed to map the existing evidence regarding the spectrum, diagnosis and treatment, and etiopathogenesis of movement disorders associated with 22q11.2 ...
Nikolai Gil D. Reyes, Daniel G. Di Luca, Connie Marras, Erik Boot, Ryan K.C. Yuen, Anthony E. Lang, Anne S. Bassett   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study of borderline cases of velopharyngeal insufficiency using cephalometry and nasofibroscopy

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Background Identification of borderline cases of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) due to palatopharyngeal disproportion in the form of short palate or deep posterior pharyngeal wall is necessary particularly in preoperative assessment of ...
Essam-Eldin M. Aref, AbdElAzez MF. Darwesh, Reham A. Ibrahim   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source