NAZOPHARYNGOENDOSCOPIC STUDY OF THE VELOPHARYNGEAL RING FUNCTION
https://doi.org/10.15690/pf.v9i2.240
Abstract
This paper presents the application of nazopharyngoendoscopic study to assess the function of the velopharyngeal ring in children having congenital cleft lip and palate, as well as the velopharyngeal insufficiency. The effectiveness of surgical treatment of the defect of hard and soft palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency depends on the maximum restoration degree of the velopharyngeal ring muscle structures correct orientation.
About the Authors
O. Nelyubina
Scientific Center of Children’s Health, RAMS, Moscow
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. A. Mamedov
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Nelyubina O., Mamedov A.A. NAZOPHARYNGOENDOSCOPIC STUDY OF THE VELOPHARYNGEAL RING FUNCTION. Pediatric pharmacology. 2012;9(2):20-21. https://doi.org/10.15690/pf.v9i2.240
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