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Surgery for speech in cleft palate patients.

Antonio Ysunza1, Maria Carmen Pamplona, Fernando Molina

  • 1Hospital Gea Gonzalez, 4800 Calzada Tlalpan, Mexico D.F. 14000, Mexico. amysunza@terra.com.mx

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|November 10, 2004
PubMed
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Pharyngeal flap and sphincter pharyngoplasty are effective for velopharyngeal dysfunction. Customized surgical planning using videonasopharyngoscopy and videofluoroscopy improves outcomes for hypernasality.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Speech Pathology

Background:

  • Hypernasality in velopharyngeal dysfunction is surgically managed with pharyngeal flaps or sphincter pharyngoplasties.
  • Videonasopharyngoscopy and multi-view videofluoroscopy aid in planning these interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the planning and outcomes of pharyngeal flaps and sphincter pharyngoplasties for velopharyngeal insufficiency.
  • To assess the customization of surgical techniques based on videoscopic and fluoroscopic findings.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy patients with repaired cleft palate and residual velopharyngeal dysfunction were studied.
  • Patients were randomly assigned to receive either a pharyngeal flap or a sphincter pharyngoplasty.
  • Surgical procedures were tailored using videonasopharyngoscopy and multi-view videofluoroscopy findings.

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Main Results:

  • Preoperative velopharyngeal closure gaps were similar between groups (mean ~27.5-28.3%).
  • Postoperative correction of velopharyngeal dysfunction was high: 89% for pharyngeal flap and 85% for sphincter pharyngoplasty.
  • No significant difference in success rates was observed between the two surgical groups.

Conclusions:

  • Pharyngeal flap and sphincter pharyngoplasty are safe and effective for residual velopharyngeal dysfunction.
  • While complete closure isn't always achieved, surgical procedures reduce the velopharyngeal closure defect.
  • Tailoring surgery based on videonasopharyngoscopy and videofluoroscopy is crucial for optimal outcomes.