Preoperative Velopharyngeal Closure Predicts Hypernasality Outcomes of Secondary Furlow Double-Opposing Z-Plasty

CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative VCP was significantly associated with improved hypernasality ratings postoperatively. A preoperative VCP of ≥55% may be used to help predict success of Furlow palatoplasty treatment. Patients with lower VCP can still benefit from secondary DOZP.PMID:38483817 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241237422
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research