Observational studyThe Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association2022
A Preliminary Study of Anatomical Changes Following the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Flap During Primary Palatoplasty.
Observational study in The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Bilateral Buccal Fat Pad Flap in Primary Palatoplasty: Palatal Index-based Indication Criteria and Impact on Oronasal Fistula Rate.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Impact of Muscular Asymmetry on Velopharyngeal Function in Children with Craniofacial Microsomia: A Pilot Study.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2026Article
- Development and evaluation of a training program for implementation of velopharyngeal MRI in the clinical setting.Pediatric radiology · 2025Observational
- The Use of Buccal Fat Pad Versus Buccal Mucosal Flap in Cleft Patient Palatoplasty-A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Growth and Symmetry of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle Within the First Two Years of Life.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2024Article
- Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Dimensions in Infants 0-12 Months: Between- and Within-Group Differences Based on Age and Sex.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2024Article
- Establishing a Clinical Protocol for Velopharyngeal MRI and Interpreting Imaging Findings.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2024Article
- An Exploratory Investigation of the Palatoglossus Muscle in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine the surgical impact of the pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) flap on the levator veli palatini (LVP) muscle and surrounding velopharyngeal (VP) anatomy following primary palatoplasty using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
designObservational, prospective.
settingMRI studies were completed at 3 different facilities. All participants with BFP flap were operated on by the same surgeon.
participantsFive pediatric participants with cleft palate with or without cleft lip (CP±L) who underwent primary palatoplasty with BFP flap placement. Comparison groups consisted of 10 participants: 5 with CP±L who did not receive the BFP flap and 5 healthy controls.
interventionsAll participants underwent nonsedated MRI 2 to 5 years postoperatively. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Anatomical measures of the velopharynx and LVP among the 3 participant groups.
resultsMedian values were significantly different among groups for velar length (
conclusionsThis study provides preliminary support that the BFP flap creates a longer velum, with increased distance between the posterior hard palate and the LVP, and a larger effective VP ratio compared to traditional surgical techniques. Future research is needed to determine whether this procedure provides a more favorable mechanism for VP closure.
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