[A study on the treatment of congenital velopharyngeal insufficiency].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of speech therapy after pharyngoplasty in patients with congenital velopharyngeal insufficiency (CVPI). METHODS: Seven patients with CVPI had received pharyngoplasty and speech therapy. The blowing test and the Chinese articulation clear degree test were measured before and after speech therapy. RESULTS: The treatment results of seven patients appeared to be reasonably satisfactory after speech therapy. Both the index of blowing test and the Chinese articulation clear degree test increased significantly after speech therapy. CONCLUSION: Pharyngoplasty combined with speech therapy is effective in the treatment of patients with CVPI.