Video-radiography of the velopharyngeal portal using the towne's view.
The Towne's projection expands the dimensions of video-radiographic evaluation of velopharyngeal function. Patient position is less complicated. A complete view of the sphincter is obtained in a single view. The technique, which has been used in 25 patients, is described with its merits, limitations, and indications.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002933:Cineradiography; D006801:Humans; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D013060:Speech; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology