Speech problem after adenoidectomy is due to-: (A) Trauma to larynx, (B) Velopharyngeal insufficiency, (C) Trauma to vocal cord, (D) Trauma to superior constrictor
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Velopharyngeal insufficiency o Velopharyngeal insufficiency may occur after adenoidectomyo This causes hypernasality of voice.o It is due to incomplete closure of nasopharynx - abnormal physiological separation of oropharynx from nasopharynx