Assessing palatal mobility in post-tonsillectomy patients

Conclusion: Poor palatal mobility may be caused by malpractice of tonsillectomy or it may be a sign that was present and missed by the otolaryngologist. Pre-tonsillectomy evaluation of palatal mobility should be done by nasofiberoptic endoscope and/or videofluoroscopy. Also post-tonsillectomy evaluation of palatal mobility should be taken in consideration if adenoidectomy is needed to prevent possible postoperative open nasality.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research