This video provides an overview of velopharyngeal dysfunction, a condition where the patient's palate (velum) and posterior pharynx (back of the throat) do not make complete contact during speech, causing speech to sound nasal and sometimes unintelligible. This is often diagnosed and initially treated by speech pathologists, though ultimately may require surgical management by a cleft and craniofacial surgeon in order to optimize speech.
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida is a leader in children’s health care, combining a legacy of compassionate care focused solely on children since 1926 with the innovation and experience of one of the world’s leading health care systems. The 259-bed teaching hospital on the St. Petersburg campus, stands at the forefront of discovery, leading innovative research to cure and prevent childhood diseases while training the next generation of pediatric experts.
We offer a Level IV — the highest available — neonatal intensive care unit that provides advanced care to newborns, including those born prematurely with low or extremely low birth weight. Our Heart Institute provides comprehensive care for congenital heart defects and acquired heart disease, including heart transplants and follow up. The Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute is among the oldest pediatric cancer units in Florida with advanced care for cancer and bone marrow transplants. The Institute for Brain Protection Sciences is among the few centers in the world with a comprehensive approach to brain care from brain and stem cell care to behavioral health.
With a network of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care centers — including locations in Tampa, Sarasota and throughout the west coast of Florida — and collaborative care provided by All Children’s Specialty Physicians at regional hospitals, Johns Hopkins All Children’s brings care closer to home. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital consistently keeps the patient and family at the center of care while continuing to expand its mission in treatment, research, education and advocacy.
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