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Multidimensional Measurements of Dysarthria in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a heterogeneous neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and myotonia. Dysarthria is a known symptom of DM1, but literature is lacking about the patient's own perception in relationship to dysarthria characteristics and severity.
Sanne van Hellemond, Nicole Voet, Rosemarie Kroon, Yelda Sahin, Ilse Karnebeek, Marthè Nijkamp, Simone Knuijt   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency by autologous fat injection

, 2007
Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a structural or a functional trouble which causes an hypernasal speech. Velopharyngeal flaps, speech therapy and augmentation velopharyngoplasty using different implants have all been used to address this trouble. We
Leuchter, I, Pasche, P, Schweizer, V, Hohlfeld, J   +3 more
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Evaluation of velopharyngeal insufficiency with magnetic resonance imaging and nasoendoscopy

, 2000
Several radiological methods have been utilized to assess velopharyngeal function. The more recent imaging technique, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which has a number of advantages over radiographic and computed tomographic imaging, has been used ...
Ozgur, F, Tuncbilek, G, Cila, A
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Clinical application of endoscopic soft palate augmentation in the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency [PDF]

Isomura E.T., Matsukawa M., Yokota Y., et al. Clinical application of endoscopic soft palate augmentation in the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency.
Matsukawa, M., Yokota, Y., Nohara, K., Isomura, E.T., Tanaka, N., Sugiyama, C.   +5 more
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Speech Outcomes of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency after correction by Sphincter Pharyngoplasty versus Palatal Lengthening: A Comparative Study [PDF]

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Velopharyngeal Insufficiency is a medical condition characterized by incomplete closure of the velopharyngeal port, which is crucial for successful sphincter pharyngoplasty.
doaj   +1 more source

Bleeding Disorders in Children With Genetic Diseases: A Narrative Review

Acta Paediatrica, Volume 115, Issue 5, Page 1015-1024, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim The lack of data on bleeding risk assessment in children with genetic diseases is concerning given their increased care needs and risk of haemorrhagic complications compared to the general population. Identification of haemostatic disorders is crucial for implementing preventive measures and mitigating bleeding risk.
Raphaelle Cagol, Mariam Sbeity Barakat, Marjolaine Willems, Tasnime Akbaraly, Biron‐Andreani Christine, Isabelle Diaz, Alexandre Theron   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acute Effects of the 5‐Hydroxytryptamine Type 4 Receptor Agonist Mosapride on Pharyngeal Swallowing Physiology in Adults

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 42, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The 5‐hydroxytryptamine type 4 receptor agonist mosapride is known to modulate esophageal peristalsis and enhance lower esophageal sphincter compliance. However, its impact on oropharyngeal swallowing physiology remains insufficiently characterized.
Shu‐Wei Liang, Jui‐Sheng Hung, Taher Omari, Ming‐Wun Wong, Wei‐Yi Lei, Tso‐Tsai Liu, Chih‐Hsun Yi, Chien‐Lin Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nasoendoscopy : Clinical Implications

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2002
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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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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The use of injectable collagen to correct velopharyngeal insufficiency.

, 1990
The use of Gax collagen is proposed for correcting velopharyngeal insufficiency with posterior pharyngeal wall augmentation. The indications for this procedure are velopharyngeal insufficiency that remains after surgery and treatment by a speech ...
Marbaix, Etienne, Remacle, Marc, Bertrand, Bernard, Eloy, Philippe   +3 more
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