Functional impact of distraction osteogenesis of the midface on expressive language development.
This is a discussion of the impact of distraction osteogenesis on the major function of communication as noted in oral motor control for expressive language. Our experience has been primarily with preadolescent and adolescent patients of school age whose expressive language skills are undergoing continuing development.
Scheuerle
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University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Craniofacial Center, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Habal
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MB
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D002648:Child; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013065:Speech Intelligibility; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology