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Speech evaluation of velopharyngeal dysfunction.

Bonnie E Smith1, David P Kuehn

  • 1Division of Speech Pathology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. bsmith@uic.edu

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|April 7, 2007
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This review covers evaluating speech in individuals with velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD). It details common speech characteristics and essential evaluation components for accurate diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) affects speech intelligibility and resonance.
  • Understanding normal and abnormal velopharyngeal function is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Key speech characteristics include hypernasality, hyponasality, nasal emission, and altered articulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of speech evaluation in velopharyngeal dysfunction.
  • To define VPD and its associated speech characteristics.
  • To outline the components of a thorough speech assessment for VPD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fundamental concepts in velopharyngeal dysfunction.
  • Definition and discussion of speech characteristics associated with VPD.

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  • Identification of components for a complete speech evaluation.
  • Discussion of measurements to assess palatal function.

    • Main Results:

    • Velopharyngeal dysfunction presents with distinct speech features like hypernasality and nasal emission.
    • A complete speech evaluation requires perceptual and instrumental assessments.
    • Anatomic and physiologic measurements aid in corroborating speech findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of velopharyngeal dysfunction relies on a comprehensive speech evaluation.
    • Understanding speech characteristics and employing appropriate assessment methods are key.
    • Management strategies should be informed by detailed speech and functional assessments.