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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Speech Pathology

Background:

  • Submucous cleft palate is a congenital condition affecting speech and velopharyngeal function.
  • Fenestrations, or openings, within the palate are uncommon, particularly in submucous clefts.
  • Nasal speech (hypernasality) is a common symptom indicating velopharyngeal insufficiency.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old female presented with a history of nasal speech.
  • Clinical examination revealed a microform cleft lip and associated nasal deformity.
  • A submucous cleft palate with a fenestration was identified.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical correction via palatoplasty.
  • Intravelar veloplasty was employed as the surgical technique.
  • Post-operative assessment indicated resolution of velopharyngeal dysfunction.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and surgically managing rare congenital palatal anomalies.
  • Successful palatoplasty can significantly improve speech outcomes in patients with submucous cleft palate.
  • Intravelar veloplasty is an effective technique for addressing velopharyngeal insufficiency in these complex cases.