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  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

The Cleft Palate Journal
|July 1, 1987
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Simultaneously performing tonsillectomy with posterior pharyngeal flap (PPF) surgery for velopharyngeal incompetence (VPI) is safe. This combined approach for VPI correction in patients with enlarged tonsils did not significantly increase complications.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Speech Pathology

Background:

  • Posterior pharyngeal flap (PPF) construction for velopharyngeal incompetence (VPI) can be complicated by enlarged tonsils, often necessitating a separate tonsillectomy.
  • Traditionally, tonsillectomy is performed as a distinct procedure before or after PPF construction to ensure airway patency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and morbidity of performing simultaneous tonsillectomy and PPF construction in a single surgical session.
  • To determine if combining these procedures impacts postoperative airway maintenance and overall complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 20 consecutive patients undergoing simultaneous tonsillectomy and PPF construction for VPI.
  • Analysis of postoperative complications including fever, bleeding, airway obstruction, and long-term sequelae such as sleep apnea.

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Main Results:

  • Four patients experienced self-resolving postoperative fevers.
  • Two cases of minor tonsillar bleeding occurred; no immediate airway obstruction was noted.
  • One patient developed late-onset sleep apnea requiring flap revision due to excessive scarring.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous tonsillectomy and PPF construction is a safe and viable option for patients requiring both procedures.
  • This combined approach can be performed without a significant increase in morbidity compared to staged procedures.
  • Careful patient selection and monitoring are advised, particularly for individuals with a predisposition to airway issues or scarring.