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Teflon® Injection in the Nasopharynx to Improve Velopharyngeal Closure

Jeanne K. Smith, Brian F. McCabe

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology · 1977 · 26 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Eighty patients with marginal velopharyngeal competency received Teflon® injections to improve closure of the nasopharyngeal port. Sixty percent of these experienced no further voice problem and an additional 18% exhibited improved voice quality.

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