New technology: use of cine MRI for velopharyngeal insufficiency.
Cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used since 1999 to evaluate velopharyngeal function. It allows the visualization of articulatory movement of the velopharyngeal port at rest and during speech. In addition, some studies have shown that it can be synched with audio and can define specific anatomic defects. Cine MRI also provides a non-invasive modality by which velopharyngeal closure can be evaluated. In this chapter, the utility and technique of cine MRI will be described.
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., USA.
Nikhila
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Raol
Pallavi
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Sagar
Katherine
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Nimkin
Christopher J
CJ
Hartnick
D006801:Humans; D019028:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine / Q000379:methods*; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014833:Voice Quality