Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide additional information concerning postoperative results of 69 subjects who had undergone a Teflon pharyngoplasty. Pre-and postoperative speech and x-ray data were analyzed. A continuous change in velopharyngeal competency for speech was observed which resulted in a significant improvement three months or later postoperatively when compared to the preoperative diagnosis for the entire subject sample. Improvement in velopharyngeal closure also was found on the basis of lateral x-ray but the results were not as consistent as those involving speech ratings. Indications for differential diagnosis for subjects are presented.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 145-149 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Cleft Palate Journal |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1978 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery