Preoperative Velopharyngeal Closure Predicts Hypernasality Outcomes of Secondary Furlow Double-Opposing Z-Plasty.

Kayla Prezelski Carolyn KimJeyna PerezCortney Vant SlotAlex A KaneJames R Seaward

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2024)

Preoperative VCP was significantly associated with improved hypernasality ratings postoperatively. A preoperative VCP of ≥55% may be used to help predict success of Furlow palatoplasty treatment. Patients with lower VCP can still benefit from secondary DOZP.

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