Table 2 Degree of nasality and recommended intervention methods (Shin’s criteria)
From: Investigation of postoperative hypernasality after superiorly based posterior pharyngeal flap
Nasalance score (%) | Degree of nasality | Recommended treatment |
|---|---|---|
~ 20 | None | No intervention |
20~35 | Mild | Speech therapy |
35~45 | Moderate | Speech aid appliance with speech therapy |
45~60 | High | Surgery or speech aid |
60~ | Severe | Surgery |