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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
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Acute isolated velopharyngeal insufficiency in children: case report and systematic review of the literature [PDF]

, 2018
Acute isolated velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a clinical entity mainly reported in children. We undertook a systematic review in order to better characterize its features.
Leuchter, Igor, Nisa, Lluís, Walter, Victorine   +2 more
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Comparing Functional Outcomes Following TORS With Free Flap Reconstruction Using a Radial Forearm vs. Anterolateral Thigh Flap

Head &Neck, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 468-477, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Free flap reconstruction (FFR) following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is commonly performed using radial forearm free flaps (RFFF). This study compares patterns of functional recovery between RFFFs and anterolateral thigh flaps (ALTFs).
Praneet Kaki, Doreen Lam, Neel R. Sangal, Ryan M. Carey, Karthik Rajasekaran, Ara Chalian, Robert M. Brody, Gregory S. Weinstein, Steven B. Cannady   +8 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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Palatal lifting prosthesis and velopharyngeal insufficiency: Preliminary report [PDF]

Acta Medica Academica, 2013
Objectives. Our study aimed to highlight the effectiveness of palatal lift prosthesis in patients with velopharyngeal insufficiency with previous operated cleft palate. Methods.
Ali Ibrahim Aboloyoun, Sahar Ghorab, Mian Usman Farooq   +2 more
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Interrater and intrarater reliability in rating velopharyngeal gap size [PDF]

, 2007
Also available in print.A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Speech and Hearing Sciences), The University of Hong Kong, June 30, 2007.Thesis (B.Sc)--University of Hong Kong, 2007 ...
Leung, Hei-man, Heman
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Cognitive Communication, Voice and Swallowing Difficulties Experienced by Adults With Long‐COVID: A Scoping Review

Health Expectations, Volume 29, Issue 1, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Adults with Long‐COVID frequently experience impairments in cognitive‐communication, voice and swallowing, however, few comprehensive reviews of the existing literature has yet to be conducted to map the current research landscape.
Kathleen McTiernan, Caoimhe Hughes, Órla Gilheaney   +2 more
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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
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Use of the infra hyoid musculo-cutaneous flap in soft palate reconstruction. [PDF]

, 2006
To review a series of 23 consecutive patients with squamous cell carcinomas arising from oropharynx who underwent infra hyoid musculo-cutaneous flap reconstruction including soft palate in alternative to free radial forearm flap or maxillofacial ...
A. Deganello, B. Phulpin, F. Guillemin, F. Maire, G. Dolivet, J. L. Verhaeghe, M. Lapeyre, M. L. Lacave, P. Gangloff   +8 more
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Toward a Fuller Integration of Respiratory Rhythms Into Research on Infant Vocal and Motor Development

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 1556, Issue 1, February 2026.
From birth, respiration constitutes an intrinsic rhythm. We suggest that vocalizations and bodily movements are interactively coordinated with this respiratory rhythm, providing a temporal framework for multimodal language development. ABSTRACT Rhythm organizes many human motor activities from before birth and continues to shape development throughout ...
Susanne Fuchs, Elina Rubertus, Laura L. Koenig, Aude Noiray   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source