Conference
Pharyngeal flap versus sphincter pharyngoplasty for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency: A meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) has been reported in 5-20% of patients following cleft palate repair. Since VPI can limit communication, determining which operative procedure leads to the greatest improvement is of utmost importance. Since there is no consensus, this meta-analysis aims to determine which procedure results in the most significant resolution of VPI.
METHODS: Two independent assessors undertook a literature review …
Authors
Collins J; Cheung K; Farrokhyar F; Strumas N
Volume
65
Pagination
pp. 864-868
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.bjps.2012.01.020
Conference proceedings
Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Issue
7
ISSN
1748-6815