The Rate of Secondary Speech Surgery After Cleft Palate Repair: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reported rates of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) after primary palatoplasty for cleft palate (CP) range from 5% to 30%. Although some cases are managed with speech therapy, many patients with VPI require surgical intervention. In this study, we investigate the rate of VPI surgery in patients with CP.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were used. Studies reporting the rate of VPI surgery in patients with CP were included. Studies containing patients with submucous clefts and/or lacking 6 months follow-up were excluded. Rates of VPI surgery were calculated through weighted means.

Results

Fifty-eight articles were included. The overall rate of VPI surgery was 17.5% ± 9.2% (range, 0

SUBMITTER: Plonkowski AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature