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Justin Lee1, Steven Doctorman1, Noah Alter1

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.

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Children with cleft palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) showed improved quality of life after surgery. However, speech limitations persisted, highlighting the need for ongoing support and speech therapy.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a common complication in children with cleft palate, impacting speech clarity and daily functioning.
  • Patient and caregiver-reported outcomes are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of VPI's impact, complementing clinical assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate quality-of-life and speech intelligibility in children with cleft palate and VPI.
  • To compare outcomes across three groups: preoperative VPI surgery, postoperative VPI surgery, and nonoperative management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 63 children at a tertiary center.
  • Utilized the Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Effects on Life Outcomes (VELO) questionnaire for quality of life.
  • Assessed speech intelligibility using the Intelligibility in Context Scale (ICS).

Main Results:

  • Postoperative and nonoperative groups reported significantly higher caregiver VELO scores than the preoperative group.
  • Speech limitation and difficulty speaking in certain situations were the most affected quality-of-life domains.
  • Speech intelligibility (ICS scores) improved post-surgery, but remained a challenge.

Conclusions:

  • VPI surgery improves quality of life for children with cleft palate compared to the preoperative state.
  • Persistent speech-related limitations necessitate further investigation into optimal postoperative support strategies.
  • Longitudinal studies are recommended to refine interventions, including targeted speech therapy, for residual communication deficits.