A follow-up study on velopharyngeal airway condition post pharyngoplasty.
- Author:
Chao LIU
1
;
Chuanqi QIN
;
Yan WANG
;
Wei LI
;
Qian ZHENG
;
Bing SHI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Face; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Pharynx; surgery; Speech; Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
- From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2013;31(5):476-478
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe changes in velopharyngeal airway condition post pharyngoplasty.
METHODSThirty-five patients underwent sphincter pharyngoplasty (SPP) or pharyngeal flap (PF). The follow-up period was approximately six months. Duration of velopharyngeal airway obstruction was recorded.
RESULTSAverage obstruction duration was (42.8 +/- 32.4) d. No significant difference in obstruction duration was found between the SPP and PF groups. Twenty-eight patients complained of mouth and lip dryness. Thirty-four patients experienced snoring while sleeping.
CONCLUSIONAverage obstruction duration post pharyngoplasty is 42.8 d. Oral respiration and snoring are common complications.
