Background: A simple algorithm is applied to treat velopharyngeal insufficiency. The
purpose of this study was to assess its success rate and complications. Methods: The …

Purpose To assess the efficacy of posterior pharyngeal wall augmentation using septal or
conchal cartilages with other bulks—according to the persistent gap and the individual …

Proplast I was used as posterior pharyngeal wall implant to correct velopharyngeal
insufficiency (VPI) in 26 patients. Specific criteria were followed in patient selection. Follow …

Introduction Superiorly-based pharyngeal flap (PF) is the most frequently employed surgical
technique to correct velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Bared posterior pharyngeal wall …

Velopharyngeal closure is required for normal speech production. Incomplete
velopharyngeal closure manifests as resonance disorders and nasal air escape …

Objective: To describe and assess the results of central inset L-shaped posterior pharyngeal
flap (PF) for treatment of velopharyngeal incompetence. Methods: This study included 12 …

Background Velopharyngeal insufficiency involving a large velopharyngeal gap and poor
lateral wall movement is referred to as a “black hole” and remains a challenging problem for …

Pharyngeal flap is usually used for treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI); it is
bridged between the posterior pharyngeal wall and the soft palate traversing the central part …

Background This study investigated the outcomes of pharyngeal flap surgery in Asian
patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), with a focus on postoperative …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the speech results of posterior
pharyngeal wall augmentation (PPWA) with fat grafting both in the early and late …