1.
Plast Reconstr Surg
; 103(1): 328, 1999 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9915200
2.
Plast Reconstr Surg
; 67(1): 1-5, 1981 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7003624
ABSTRACT
A characteristic pattern of velopharyngeal movement is associated with hypernasality. Nasendoscopic examination can identify the patterns of movement of the velopharynx during connected speech. The nasendoscopic observations provide a safe, objective way of assessing the anatomic dysfunction that causes hypernasality. These observations provide a clearer rationale for the design and placement of pharyngoplasty surgery. Recognition of distinct dysfunctional patterns opens the door to nonsurgical correction of hypernaslity in selected patients using the nasendoscope and video display.