Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10221890 | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | 2018 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
This study demonstrates a clear relationship between abnormal velar movement and microtia. We believe that isolated microtia should not be seen as a separate entity but as a part of OAVS. Abnormal velar movement can lead to velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), which can affect speech development in children. Physicians should examine the palate in all patients with microtia and not restrict to those with speech difficulties.
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Authors
MN Kolodzynski, BTJA van Hoorn, M Kon, CC Breugem,