Palatal Protective Stents Prevent Oro-Nasal Fistulas after Surgery for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: A Preliminary Report

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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Main Authors: Kongkrit Chaiyasate, Pablo Antonio Ysunza, John Spolyar, Rafaella Genova, Peter Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
cleft palate
surgery
fistula
speech
resonance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/6/3/29

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