Anatomy of the Velopharyngeal Valve

Gelany, Ahmed Elsayed; Naeem, Abeer Farid Abd El

doi:10.21608/smj.2019.43700

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“…Soft palate or velum is a mobile fibromuscular structure. 9 It is broad and rectangular in shape and is seen as a small mass of soft tissue in normal cephalograms behind the hard palate. 7,10 It is tissue of importance as its mobile action is responsible for separating nasopharynx and oropharynx.…”

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Study of Soft Palate Dimension and Nasopharyngeal Depth (Need’s Ratio) Using Lateral Cephalometrics X- Ray

Dhungel,

Devkota,

Ghosh

et al. 2023

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Background: Soft palate is a tissue mass that hangs behind the hard palate mainly to seal the pharyngeal airway. The length of the soft palate should be adequate to close the pharyngeal depth. Failure to completely seal leads to velopharyngeal insufficiency while longer palatal length leads to obstructive sleep apnea. This study aimed to find the need’s ratio among the general Nepalese population. Methods: Lateral cephalograms of 591 of 17 years and above cases without any history of palatal surgery, orthodontic treatment or congenital defect were studied. The length of the soft palate, pharyngeal depth and thickness of the palatal tissue was measured using VLX computer program in lateral cephalograms obtained from gendex orthoralix 9200. The ratio of palatal length pharyngeal depth was calculated as Need’s ratio. Results: Soft palate length was 33.27 + 7.74 and 24.82 + 4.53 respectively. The Need’s ratio calculated is 0.75. The rat tail shape of soft palate was highly prevalent 173 (28.3%) while S shape was least 51 (8.6%) . Crook type of soft palate has highest Need’s ratio. Conclusions: The mean Need’s ratio of Nepalese population is 0.75. Need’s ratio also varies from shape of the soft palate.

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Study of Soft Palate Dimension and Nasopharyngeal Depth (Need’s Ratio) Using Lateral Cephalometrics X- Ray

Dhungel,

Devkota,

Ghosh

et al. 2023

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“…The levator sling, which comprises most of the muscular mass in the palate, is the main muscle responsible for velopharyngeal closure. Its direction and function are critical for normal velopharyngeal function (Gelany & Abd EL Naeem, 2019;Perry, 2011;Raol & Hartnick, 2015).…”

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“…The Eustachian tube and the soft palate are connected by the salpingopharyngeus. It facilitates the opening of the Eustachian tube while swallowing and keeps the soft palate from blocking it during speaking (Gelany & Abd EL Naeem, 2019;Perry, 2011;Raol & Hartnick, 2015).…”

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Understanding of Speech Production in Cleft Lip/Palate

Yohana,

Handoko

2024

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A cleft lip is a disorder caused by the incomplete joining of the lips or palate during fetal development. This condition can result in a variety of physical impairments, speech impairments, and even psychological impairments that can affect a person’s life. Patients with cleft lip usually suffer from dental problems, speech problems, and breathing and hearing problems. This condition can certainly lead to emotional and social problems that require attention from various parties, including surgeons, dentists, speech therapists, and psychologists, essential. Patients with cleft disorders usually have an inability to produce speech sounds due to the insufficient amount of air pressure passing through the oral cavity. The severity of the disorder depends on various factors such as the intensity of the cleft, age at the surgery, and hearing loss. Early support and treatment can greatly improve patients’ quality of life. It is necessary to conduct comprehensive research to address the different issues associated with cleft lip/palate. This involves not only healthcare professionals, such as speech-language pathologists, surgeons, orthodontists, and pediatric dentists, but also communication experts, such as linguists, to develop effective treatments and strategies. This review article discusses the relationship between clefts and speech production, as well as the factors that play a role in improving the quality of life of patients with cleft. The article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of clefts, serving as a reference for dentists, surgeons, linguists, and other professionals who work with cleft patients.

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Anatomy of the Velopharyngeal Valve

Abstract: Anatomy of the Velopharyngeal Valve (a)Ahmed El Sayed Gelaney and (b)Abeer Fareed Abd El-Naeem (a)Lecturer of phoniatrics . Faculty of Medicine. sohag university. (b) Lecturer of human anatomy and embryology. Faculty of Medicine. sohag university.

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Study of Soft Palate Dimension and Nasopharyngeal Depth (Need’s Ratio) Using Lateral Cephalometrics X- Ray

Study of Soft Palate Dimension and Nasopharyngeal Depth (Need’s Ratio) Using Lateral Cephalometrics X- Ray

Understanding of Speech Production in Cleft Lip/Palate

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