All about VPI (Velopharyngeal Insufficiency)
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Katie, who recently moved from California, struggles with velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), a speech disorder that makes her hard to understand. She visits a clinic where a speech pathologist and doctor assess her condition using a camera and x-ray to observe her speech muscles. They explain VPI, where the soft palate doesn't seal off the nasal passage during speech, causing air to escape through the nose. The treatment options discussed are an obturator or surgery, with Katie recommended for sphincter pharyngoplasty. The video highlights the collaborative effort to improve Katie's speech clarity.
Takeaways
- 😀 Katie has recently moved from California and is experiencing difficulty being understood due to her speech condition.
- 🗣️ Katie's condition is called Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI), which affects her speech clarity.
- 👨⚕️ Peter and Katie visit a clinic to consult with a speech pathologist and a doctor to address Katie's speech challenges.
- 🔍 The speech pathologist assesses Katie's speech by asking her to say specific words and uses a camera to examine her speech muscles.
- 👩⚕️ The doctor explains the process of using a camera and X-ray to further investigate the cause of Katie's speech difficulties.
- 🔎 VPI is diagnosed when the soft palate cannot touch the back of the throat, allowing air to escape through the nose during speech.
- 🛠️ Treatment options for VPI include the use of an obturator or surgical procedures to correct the issue.
- 🏥 Two main surgical options are presented: sphincter pharyngoplasty, which creates a speed bump for the palate, and a furlopalitoplasty, which repositions the muscles.
- 👩🏫 The medical team recommends sphincter pharyngoplasty for Katie after evaluating her condition with the help of a scope and video X-rays.
- 🤝 Katie and her team will collaborate to develop a plan to improve her speech clarity and address the challenges caused by VPI.
Q & A
What is velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI)?
-Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a condition where the soft palate cannot touch the back of the throat to separate the nose from the mouth during speech, allowing air to escape through the nose, which makes speech harder to understand.
Why is Katie having difficulty with her speech?
-Katie has velopharyngeal insufficiency, which affects her speech by allowing air to escape through her nose instead of her mouth, making her speech hard to understand.
What is the purpose of the speech pathologist's evaluation?
-The speech pathologist evaluates Katie's speech to assess how her speech muscles move and to determine the extent of her VPI, which will help in planning her treatment.
What does the doctor plan to do with the camera in Katie's nose?
-The doctor will use a camera in Katie's nose to visually examine her speech muscles in action and to understand why air is escaping through her nose during speech.
What is the significance of saying 'pull the baby buggy' during the evaluation?
-Saying 'pull the baby buggy' is a specific phrase used to test speech sounds that require the palate to close off the nasal passage, helping to diagnose VPI.
What are the treatment options for VPI mentioned in the script?
-The treatment options for VPI mentioned are using an obturator or undergoing surgery, with two main types of surgery being sphincter pharyngoplasty and furlopalitoplasty.
What is an obturator and how is it used in treating VPI?
-An obturator is a device that is placed in the mouth to help close off the nasal passage during speech, forcing all the air to come out of the mouth and improving speech clarity.
What is sphincter pharyngoplasty and why is it recommended for Katie?
-Sphincter pharyngoplasty is a surgery where a speech bump is created at the level where the palate is trying to touch the back of the throat. It is recommended for Katie because the muscles of her palate are in the normal position and the surgery aims to improve the palate's movement.
What is furlopalatoplasty and when is it recommended?
-Furlopalatoplasty is a surgical procedure recommended when the muscles of the palate are not in the correct position or are moving in the wrong direction, aiming to reposition the muscles to a normal orientation.
How does the x-ray video with nasal drops contribute to Katie's diagnosis?
-The x-ray video with nasal drops helps visualize the movement of Katie's soft palate and the separation of her nasal and oral cavities during speech, providing further insight into her VPI.
What is the ultimate goal of the treatment plan for Katie?
-The ultimate goal of the treatment plan is to improve Katie's speech clarity by addressing the air escape through her nose and ensuring that it comes out of her mouth during speech.
Outlines
🗣️ Introduction to Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
The script introduces Katie, who has recently moved from California and suffers from velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), a condition that makes her speech hard to understand. Peter, who has clear speech, converses with Katie, and they discuss her difficulties at school due to her speech impediment. Katie's family is visiting a clinic to consult with a speech pathologist and a doctor to understand her condition better and explore treatment options.
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Keywords
💡Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI)
💡Speech Pathologist
💡Obturator
💡Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
💡Furlow Palatoplasty
💡Anesthesia
💡X-ray
💡Soft Palate
💡Nasal Regurgitation
💡Airflow
Highlights
Introduction of Katie, who recently moved from California and has velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI).
Katie's speech is difficult to understand due to her VPI condition.
Peter's inquiry about Katie's school experience and the challenges she faces with her speech.
Katie and her family visit the clinic to consult with a speech pathologist and a doctor.
The speech pathologist asks Katie to say specific words to assess her speech.
A camera is used to observe Katie's speech muscles movement during speech tasks.
The doctor explains the process of using a camera to examine Katie's nose and throat while she speaks.
X-ray video is taken to further analyze the air flow during Katie's speech.
Explanation of VPI, its cause, and how it affects speech clarity.
Introduction of treatment options for VPI, including an obturator or surgery.
Description of two main surgical procedures for VPI: sphincter pharyngoplasty and furlopalitoplasty.
Recommendation for Katie to undergo sphincter pharyngoplasty based on her specific condition.
The importance of understanding air flow during speech to improve Katie's speech clarity.
Collaborative approach between Katie, her family, and medical team to develop a treatment plan.
Transcripts
hi i'm peter are you new here
hi peter i'm katie i just moved here
from california
what did you say
peter has speech that is easy to
understand
hi i'm peter
katie has a condition called
velopharyngeal insufficiency that makes
her speech hard to understand
i just moved here from california
how was school today katie
okay
did the kids have a hard time
understanding you
yeah
we're going to the clinic to see the
speech pathologist and the doctor to
figure out what's going on and how we
can help your speech
hi katie i'm a speech pathologist
first i want you to say some words
say
pull the baby buggy
now we'll go to a different room and put
a little camera in your nose to see how
your speech muscles move
hi katie i'm the doctor
we're gonna put a little camera in your
nose and watch you talk
it's going to feel funny but it
shouldn't hurt
say pull the baby buggy
okay now we're in the x-ray room i'm
going to put drops in your nose and then
take an x-ray video of you talking
we're going to say the same thing say
pull the baby buggy
baby
vpi stands for velopharyngeal
insufficiency vpi means the soft palate
cannot touch the back of your throat to
separate the nose from the mouth during
speech
air is able to escape through your nose
which makes it harder to understand your
speech
the choices to treat vpi are to use an
obturator or to do surgery
an obturator is something that you put
in your mouth in the morning and take
out at night
we need to do something so that you can
make all the air come out of your mouth
there are two main types of surgery that
we do for people with vpi
both surgeries are done inside the mouth
while the patient is under anesthesia
if the muscles of the palate are in the
normal position we think the palette is
moving as well as it can
so we offer sphincter pharyngoplasty
it's a surgery where we make a speed
bump at the level where the palate is
trying to touch the back of the throat
if the muscles are going in the wrong
direction then we recommend a surgery to
bring the muscles to a normal position
this surgery is called a
furlopalitoplasty that was described by
dr furlow
for you katie we recommend sphincter
pharyngoplasty
we know that when air comes out of your
nose when you talk it can be hard to
understand what you're saying putting a
scope in your nose and getting video
x-rays helps us see why air is coming
out of your nose instead of your mouth
when you talk
you and your team will work together to
make a plan to help your speech
you
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