[A study on the treatment of congenital velopharyngeal insufficiency].

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the effectiveness of speech therapy after pharyngoplasty in patients with congenital velopharyngeal insufficiency (CVPI).

METHODS

Seven patients with CVPI had received pharyngoplasty and speech therapy. The blowing test and the Chinese articulation clear degree test were measured before and after speech therapy.

RESULTS

The treatment results of seven patients appeared to be reasonably satisfactory after speech therapy. Both the index of blowing test and the Chinese articulation clear degree test increased significantly after speech therapy.

CONCLUSION

Pharyngoplasty combined with speech therapy is effective in the treatment of patients with CVPI.