BACKGROUND: the perceptual assessment of velopharyngeal function during speech presents some limitations due to its subjectivity. AIM: to propose a method for velopharyngeal function rating based on hypernasality, nasal air emission and compensatory articulation deficits scores. CONCLUSION: the proposed method shows several advantages in terms of clinical and research documentation and for an adequate follow-up of therapeutic and surgical outcomes.
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency; Hypernasality; Nasal Emission; Craniofacial Articulation Disorders
