of pharyngeal flaps causing obstructive airway symptoms: An analysis of treatment with three different techniques over 39 years

Congenital


Cleft Lip and Palate


Revision of pharyngeal flaps causing obstructive airway symptoms: An analysis of treatment with three different techniques over 39 years


Por Y-C, Tan Y-C, Chang FC-S, et al (Kandang Kerbau Women’s and Children’s Hosp, Singapore; Chang Gung Univ, Taiwan) J Plast Reconstr Aesth Surg 63:930-933, 2010§



S.H. Miller, MD, MPH



Evidence Ranking


• C



Expert Rating


• 2



Abstract



Background


Pharyngeal flaps are used to treat velopharyngeal insufficiency. Occasionally the flap exceeds its intended function and results in an obstructive airway. In this article, the results of management of these cases are analysed.



Methods

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