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Introduction: Fistula formation and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) are complications of cleft palate repair that often require surgical correction. The goal of the present study was to examine a single institution's experience with cleft palate repair with respect to fistula formation and need for surgery to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction.
Methods: Institutional review board approval was obtained. Patient demographics and operative details over a 10-year period were collected. Primary outcomes measured were development of fistula and need for surgery to correct VPI. Chi-square tests and independent t tests were utilized to determine significance (0.05).
Results: Following exclusion of patients without enough information for analysis, 242 patients were included in the study. Fistulas were reported in 21.5% of patients, and surgery to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction was needed in 10.7% of patients. Two-stage palate repair was associated with need for surgery to correct VPI (P = 0.014). Furlow palatoplasty was associated with decreased rate of fistula formation (P = 0.002) and decreased need for surgery to correct VPI (P = 0.014).
Conclusion: This study reiterates much of the literature regarding differing cleft palate repair techniques. A 2-stage palate repair is often touted as having less growth restriction, but the present study suggests this may yield an increased need for surgery to correct VPI. Prior studies of Furlow palatoplasty have demonstrated an association with higher rates of fistula formation. The present study demonstrated a decreased rate of fistula formation with the Furlow technique, which may be due to the use of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia modification. This study suggests clinically superior outcomes of the Furlow palatoplasty over other techniques.
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