›› 2016, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (5): 425-428.

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Combined application of Sommerlad and Furlow technique in the treatment of velopharygeal incomplete

  

  • Received:2015-11-19 Revised:2016-02-04 Online:2016-05-28 Published:2016-06-01
  • Contact: Sheng Li E-mail:lishengyisheng@163.com

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of combination of Sommerlad and Furlow technique for the treatment of velopharygeal incomplete. Methods: In treatment of VPI after palatoplasty, Sommerlad technique was used to reconstruct veli palatine levator, and Furlow technique was used to lengthen the soft palate. Both techniques were adopted at the same time. After follow-up of The nasopharyngeal fiberscope examination were carried out 1mon after operation to evaluate the results. Results: The improved combined operation design can significantly improve the closure rate of the patients with VPI. Conclusion: The combined application of two different techniques have a strong feasibility and operability. Fine anatomy is the key in this combination procedure. Exact reconstruction of veli palatine lavatory and reliable suture technology is important to ensure the good result. This design could be used for the treatment of VPI after the closure of the cleft palate.

Key words: VPI, Furlow, Sommerlad, veli palatine levator

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