Sex differences in velopharyngeal anatomy of 9-and 10-year-old children

JL Perry, MK Lee, N Tahmasebifard, IR Gilbert… - Journal of Speech …, 2023 - ASHA
Objective: Understanding the normal anatomy of velopharyngeal (VP) mechanism and the
emergence of sexual dimorphism provides valuable insights into differences of VP anatomy …

Growth and symmetry of the levator veli palatini muscle within the first two years of life

KJ Kotlarek, S Levene, AV Piccorelli… - The Cleft Palate …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To quantify differences in levator veli palatini (LVP) muscle dimensions based on
age, sex, and race and determine the typical range of asymmetry between the left and right …

Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Dimensions in Infants 0–12 Months: Between-and Within-Group Differences Based on Age and Sex

SJ Power, AV Piccorelli, DL Jones… - Journal of Speech …, 2024 - pubs.asha.org
Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to (a) provide quantitative data on the growth of
levator veli palatini (LVP), velopharyngeal (VP), and craniofacial dimensions in children …

Examining Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Structures in Premature Infants: A Window Into the Womb

EI Loomis-Goltl, SJ Power, I Neuberger… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: Very little is known about how the velopharynx and levator veli palatini muscle
develop in utero. The purpose of this study was to describe craniofacial, velopharyngeal …

[HTML][HTML] Measurement Matters: MRI Analysis of Differing Anatomic Measurement Techniques for Velar Length and the Velopharyngeal Needs Ratio

KN Mason, B Hanson, JS Black - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: Advances in imaging tools provide opportunities to enhance how
velopharyngeal (VP) variables are quantified to facilitate surgical decisions. The purpose of …

Achieving clinical success in nonsedated velopharyngeal MRI: Insights for optimal data quality & effective patient selection

KN Mason, T Gampper, J Black - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: The ability of MRI for in vivo visualization of the velopharyngeal (VP)
musculature makes it the only imaging modality for this purpose. This underscores a need …

An Exploratory Investigation of the Palatoglossus Muscle in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

S Power, KJ Kotlarek - Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2022 - ASHA
Purpose: There is currently little evidence reporting the typical morphology of the
palatoglossus (PG) muscle. The primary purpose of this exploratory study is to determine …