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Thomas P Lo1, Seth R Thaller

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Forida 33136, USA.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 18, 2003
PubMed
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Velopharyngoplasty (VPP) and tonsillectomy (TE) combined surgery can improve speech issues like rhinolalia in children with velopharyngeal incompetence (VI). This 14-year study reports on the benefits of performing these procedures together.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Speech Pathology

Background:

  • Velopharyngeal incompetence (VI) causes speech impairments like rhinolalia, rhinophonia, and nasal snorting.
  • Velopharyngoplasty (VPP) and tonsillectomy (TE) are surgical options for VI.
  • Combined VPP and TE may benefit pediatric patients with VI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term outcomes of combined VPP and TE in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the effectiveness of simultaneous VPP and TE for treating VI and associated speech disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 14 years of surgical data.
  • Analysis of speech outcomes in pediatric patients who underwent combined VPP and TE.

Main Results:

  • The combined procedure demonstrated benefits in improving speech impairments.

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  • Specific improvements noted in rhinolalia, rhinophonia, and nasal snorting.

    • Conclusions:

    • Simultaneous VPP and TE is a viable surgical approach for pediatric VI.
    • The combined procedure offers significant advantages for speech correction in children.