Retropharyngeal lipostructure in the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency: A prospective study and update - 12/05/19
, I. Felix a, I. Amstutz Montadert a, P.-H. Vivier b, N. Bon-Mardion a, J.-P. Marie aBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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Abstract |
Introduction |
Retropharyngeal lipostructure is a recent procedure in velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), offering an effective alternative to heavier surgery.
Objectives |
To update and assess retropharyngeal lipostructure as a treatment for VPI in the University Hospital Center of Rouen (France).
Type of study |
Single-center prospective study, from May 2012 to May 2014.
Patients and methods |
Six patients (4 girls, 2 boys) presenting with VPI were treated by retropharyngeal lipostructure. Age at surgery ranged between 6 and 12 years. Four of the patients bore a 22q11 microdeletion. Treatment was indicated in case of Borel-Maisonny type 2b (n=2) or 2m (n=4) despite well-conducted speech therapy and of≥50% velopharyngeal sphincter closure on nasal endoscopy. Patients were assessed preoperatively and at 3 months, by a multidisciplinary team. Borel-Maisonny type was assessed by a speech therapist. Nasality was measured on assisted vocal evaluation (EVA®). Sphincter closure was assessed on dynamic MRI.
Results |
Between 6 and 8cm3autologous fat was injected. At 3months, 4 children showed 1-grade improvement in Borel-Maisonny type. Nasality decreased systematically, from a mean 14.5% preoperatively to 10.5% postoperatively. MRI showed improvement in all cases, with complete closure in occlusive vowels in 3 children.
Conclusion |
EVA® and MRI provide precise objective assessment of VPI. Retropharyngeal lipostructure is a simple, relatively non-invasive, reproducible technique, providing good results in VPI.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Velopharyngeal insufficiency, Velopharyngeal sphincter, Retropharyngeal lipostructure, 22q11 deletion, Nasality
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Vol 136 - N° 3
P. 173-177 - juin 2019 Retour au numéro
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