Longitudinal Speech and Fistula Outcomes Following Primary Cleft Palate Repair at a Single Institution
John B. Phillips,
Laura I. Galarza,
Matthew C. Sink
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Fistula formation and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) are complications of cleft palate repair that often require surgical correction. The goal of the present study was to examine a single institution's experience with cleft palate repair with respect to fistula formation and need for surgery to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction.
Methods
Institutional review board approval was obtained. Patient demographics and operative details over a … Show more
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