Standardization for the Reporting of Nasopharyngoscopy and Multiview Videofluoroscopy: A Report from an International Working Group

Abstract

A multldisciplinary International Working Group of scientists was assembled to address the question of standardizing reporting techniques for multiview videofluoroscopy and nasopharyngoscopy, the generally accepted standards for direct observation of the velopharyngeal valve. This report is a first attempt to propose standards while seeking feedback from the readership in order to further develop a common methodology.

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endoscopy nasopharyngoscopy fluoroscopy multiview videofluoroscopy velopharyngeal insufficiency speech diagnosis

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