Barbed suspension pharyngoplasty for treatment of lateral pharyngeal wall and palatal collapse in patients affected by OSAHS
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05426-4
Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this study is to analyze the efficacy of a new modified pharyngoplasty technique with barbed sutures: barbed suspension pharyngoplasty (BSP).MethodsWe enrolled patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), having the main… read more here.
Keywords: lateral pharyngeal; pharyngoplasty; barbed suspension; patients affected ... See more keywords
Revision Pharyngoplasty in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003198
Abstract: Introduction Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), a stigmatizing hallmark of palatal dysfunction, occurs in a wide spectrum of pediatric craniofacial conditions. The mainstays for surgical correction include palate repair and/or pharyngeal surgery. However, primary pharyngoplasty has a… read more here.
Keywords: persistent vpi; cleft palate; revision pharyngoplasty; pharyngoplasty ... See more keywords