The occurrence of velopharyngeal insufficiency in Pierre Robin Sequence patients
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that children born with a Pierre-Robin Sequence do not have a higher rate of post-operative VPI after cleft palate repair and are no more likely to require additional surgical intervention.
from the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Posted on July 27, 2011, in Research and tagged cleft palate, Furlow palatoplasty, pharyngeal flap, Pierre Robin sequence, Sphincter pharyngoplasty, VPI. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a Comment.

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