Laryngorhinootologie 2009; 88(2): 80-83
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1213766
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Die Gaumensegelorthese als Hilfsmittel in der Rehabilitation von Patienten mit Funk-tionsstörungen oder Defekten des weichen Gaumens nach Tumortherapie

The soft palate orthesis as a communication aid for patients with functional disturbances or defects of the soft palate after tumor therapy
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Publication Date:
25 February 2009 (online)

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Conclusion

Central caused pareses of the soft palate lead usually to an intense reduced understanding of the speech because of the rhinophonia aperta. It is reported on experiences with the therapeutic aid orthesis of the soft palate for the improvement of the speech motoric results.

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