Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2023, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (3): 204-208.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2023.03.008

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Progress in the application of endoscope in cleft palate repair and velopharyngoplasty

Chen Haotian, Zhou Lian*   

  1. Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Dongcheng District, Beijing, P.R. China.
  • Published:2023-08-01
  • Contact: Zhou Lian. Tel: 010-69151740. Email: zlpumch02@163.com. Address: Shuaifuyuan 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, P.R. China.istrict, Shenyang 110002, Liaoning
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Abstract: Endoscopy has become more and more important in the diagnosis and treatment with the development of clinical medicine and technology, especially in narrow space without direct sight. The endoscopy has made the surgery less invasive and more efficient. Cleft palate repair and velopharyngoplasty surgery have a narrow sight, which make it difficult in operation and not conducive to teaching. Therefore, this review briefly summarizes the development of endoscopy in stomatology and its application in cleft palate and palatopharyngeal surgery, summarizes its advantages and disadvantages, and puts forward the development of endoscopy in the treatment of cleft palate, palatal fistula, and velopharyngeal insufficiency.

Key words: stomatology, endoscope, cleft palate, palatal fistula, velopharyngoplasty