Abstract
A new operation (Levator muscle transplantation) is described for correction of speech defects in palatopharyngeal incompetence. This operation offers a better speech. The dynamics responsible are discussed.
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Ghosh, P. Levator palati transplantation in palatopharyngeal incompetence. Indian J Otolaryngol 29, 72–74 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02991259
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