The velo-impedancemetry. A new technique for dynamic study of soft palate

Acta Otolaryngol. 1987 May-Jun;103(5-6):537-45.

Abstract

Using a slightly modified electro-glottograph, we designed a device for the registration of soft palate movements. Correlating such curves with corresponding phonogram and physio-pathological data, we have been able to define an iconographic semiology, which may be useful in the functional pathology of the soft palate and indications of uvulo-pharyngoplasty for snoring.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Movement
  • Otolaryngology / instrumentation
  • Otolaryngology / methods
  • Palate, Soft / physiology*
  • Phonetics
  • Snoring / physiopathology
  • Snoring / surgery