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Shreyas G Krishnapura1, J Paul Willging1,2, Rebecca J Howell1
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
The Laryngoscope
|July 30, 2026
Summary
Velopharyngeal insufficiency impacts quality of life. A new modified vertical pharyngeal flap offers a durable and personalized solution for this complex condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Speech Pathology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) significantly diminishes quality of life.
- Causes include high vagal injury, trauma, and oncologic resection.
- Current VPI treatments lack durability and patient-specific customization.
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