Open AccessStructural and Functional Causes of Hypernasality in Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Author(s) -
Adriane L. Baylis,
Peter J. Watson,
Karlind T. Moller
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
folia phoniatrica et logopaedica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1421-9972
pISSN - 1021-7762
DOI - 10.1159/000209252
Subject(s) - audiology , medicine , velopharyngeal insufficiency , closure (psychology) , surgery , market economy , economics
Hypernasality in velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is more severe, persistent, and difficult to manage compared to other populations with cleft palate or velopharyngeal (VP) dysfunction. This pilot study investigated why children with VCFS have more severe hypernasality.
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