The effect of maxillary advancement on speech, nasality and velopharyngeal function in cleft lip and palate

10-50% of individuals with cleft lip and palate (CLP) may undergo maxillary osteotomy in adolescence. The surgery can impact on speech including articulation, resonance and velopharyngeal function. A systematic review of the literature using levels of evidence and power calculations was undertaken....

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Main Author: Pereira, V. J.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.625881