Palatal Protective Stents Prevent Oro-Nasal Fistulas after Surgery for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: A Preliminary Report
Background: One of the potential complications of surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is postoperative oral-nasal fistula (ONF). Reported rates vary from 0 to 60%. Several factors are on account of these disproportionate rates. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the use...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Dentistry Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/6/3/29 |