Radiographic and Aerodynamic Measures of Velopharyngeal Anatomy and Function following Furlow Z-Plasty

The Effects of Gingivoperiosteoplasty following Alveolar Molding with a Pin-Retained Latham Appliance versus Secondary Bone Grafting on Midfacial Growth in Patients with Unilateral Clefts

“…PNS may be absent or obscured by the shadow of the second molar. 34 Potential weaknesses of this study include patient numbers (n ϭ 54) and length of follow-up. At an average age of 14.7 years, the possibility for further facial development may exist for some of these patients.…”

Use of a modified Furlow Z-plasty as a secondary cleft palate repair procedure to reduce velopharyngeal insufficiency

“…23 22 By comparing pre-and postoperative measurements taken from cephalometric X-rays, D'Antonio et al showed that the Furlow double-opposing Z-plasty is capable of increasing the length of the soft palate. 24 In the present study, the double-opposing Z-plasty technique for secondary repair of the soft palate was modified. The traditional Furlow technique was used to dissect and repair the oral mucosa.…”

An effect comparison between Furlow double opposing Z-plasty and two-flap palatoplasty on velopharyngeal closure

“…Many authors. 19,[25][26][27][28] reported that the Furlow palatoplasty showed excellent velopharyngeal closure. The occurrence of complete velopharyngeal closure was higher than for the von Langenbeck procedure.…”