tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082643038671225434.post2944238643438689464..comments2023-10-07T01:34:01.774-07:00Comments on Case of the Day: PlosiveCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17072102331564743101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082643038671225434.post-83161229539337784952012-10-06T22:40:17.378-07:002012-10-06T22:40:17.378-07:00Plosive
Adenoidectomy is contraindicated here bec...Plosive<br /><br />Adenoidectomy is contraindicated here because the trouble with pronunciation may be worsened. This child demonstrates hypernasality from inability to seal the soft palate against the posterior pharyngeal wall. The adenoids may be serving to help fill the relative velopharyngeal void and facilitate normal speech production. There is no contraindication for tonsillectomy.<br /><br />Sources: UpToDate; Wikipedia.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072102331564743101noreply@blogger.com