title: The role of pressure flow and endoscopic assessment in successful palatal obturator revision.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the value of combined aerodynamic and endoscopic examination of velopharyngeal function in the revision of prosthetic speech appliances. Use of these combined measures enables the clinician to identify accurately the site(s) of any under- or overobturation. Furthermore, any needed revision is completed accurately and efficiently.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Riski
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hoke
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Dolan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000502:physiology; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000502:physiology*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000502:physiology*; D011312:Pressure; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D013067:Speech Perception; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation