Publication: Total Obturation of Velopharynx for Treatment of Velopharyngeal Hypodynamism: Case Report
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Alliance Communications Group Division Allen Press
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Abstract
A child with microdeletion at 22q11.21 was referred to a craniofacial center due to hypernasality, unintelligible speech, and bifid uvula. Velopharyngeal dysfunction remained after surgical repair of submucous cleft palate and speech therapy. A prosthetic-behavioral treatment approach involving total obturation of the velopharynx was successfully implemented for management of velopharyngeal hypodynamism.
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prosthetics, speech bulb, speech therapy, velopharyngeal dysfunction, velopharyngeal hypodynamism
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English
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Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal. Lawrence: Alliance Communications Group Division Allen Press, v. 49, n. 4, p. 488-493, 2012.
