Objective, Noninvasive Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Function in Cleft and Noncleft patients

Cleft Palate-Craniofacial journal, January 1998

Authors: M. Kunkel, U. Wahlmann, W. Wagner

Conclusion: “Cleft palate and control patients showed overlapping ranges of velopharyngeal mobility, indicating that muscle function cannot be classified as normal or pathologic by a single acoustic measurement. An objective method of assessing velopharyngeal mobility may, however, provide a diagnostic tool for monitoring therapeutic progress or stagnation of logopedic therapy. As acoustic reflection measurements are noninvasive and can easily be performed without any discomfort to the patient, repeated evaluation offers the possibility of direct feedback in logopedic training. Beyond logopaedic thera0py of cleft palate patients, this technique may prove helpful in monitoring rehabilitation after cerebral apoplexy and other neurological deficits.”

Acoustic Pharyngometry Measurement of Minimal Cross-Sectional Airway Area Is a Significant Independent Predictor of Moderate-To-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
May 6, 2014

DETERMINATION OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE SEVERITY OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND PRIMARY HYPERTENSION BY USING ACOUSTIC PHARYNGOMETRY
May 6, 2014

Quantification of Vocal Tract Configuration of Older Children with Down syndrome: A Pilot Study
January 1, 2011

Mandibular Advancement Achieved through a Stepped Mouthpiece Design Can Change the Size of the Upper Airways
January 1, 2010

Short- and Long-term effects of CPAP on upper airway anatomy and collapsibility in OSAH
January 1, 2009

Role of Extracellular Fluid Volume in Inducing or Aggravating Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea in Patients with Resistant Hypertension
January 1, 2009