Ultrasonic examination in evaluation of cleft palate repair / 中华超声影像学杂志

Objective To study the possibility of ultr asonic examination in evaluation of cleft palate repair. Methods The length, open-close movement of soft palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency were observed by ultrasonography in submaxillary region pre-operation and post-operation in 7 patients. Results After operation- the length of soft palate was longer than that before operation, the mean extended length was 13.7- mm; the movement of soft palate was increased; the velopharyngeal insufficiency was improved. Conclusions The observation of soft palate structure pre-operation and post-operation by ultrasonic examination is an objective index for evaluating the cleft palate repair.