Skeletal muscle form and function has fascinated scientists for centuries. Our understanding
of muscle function has long been driven by advancements in imaging techniques. For …

This clinical report describes the implementation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to
evaluate a patient with long-standing velopharyngeal dysfunction. She was referred to the …

Objective To introduce a highly innovative imaging method to study the complex
velopharyngeal (VP) system and introduce the potential future clinical applications of a VP …

Purpose Velopharyngeal (VP) ratios are commonly used to study normal VP anatomy and
normal VP function. An effective VP (EVP) ratio may be a more appropriate indicator of …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the surgical impact of the pedicled
buccal fat pad (BFP) flap on the levator veli palatini (LVP) muscle and surrounding …

Purpose: Limited quantitative data exist regarding growth of the velopharynx within the first 2
years of life. The purpose of this study was to (a) quantify changes in velopharyngeal …

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 …

Purpose: Speech disorders associated with velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) are common.
Some require surgical management, while others are responsive to speech therapy. This is …

The purpose of this study was to develop a framework for 3D subject-specific computational
models capable of simulating velopharyngeal biomechanics for anatomic changes that …

Objective Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) poses challenges for normal speech
production, often necessitating surgical intervention. Determining optimal candidates for …