Can MRI Replace Nasopharyngoscopy in the Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency?

CONCLUSIONS: In patients receiving MRI as part of their preoperative VPI evaluation, the addition of nasopharyngoscopy did not result in a difference in surgical selection or resolution of hypernasality. Routine inclusion of nasopharyngoscopy may not be necessary for the evaluation of velopharyngeal anatomy when MRI is available.PMID:38490221 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241239459

Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica L Williams Jamie L Perry Taylor D Snodgrass Davinder J Singh M'hamed Temkit Thomas J Sitzman Source Type: research