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A member asked:

I developed velopharyngeal insufficiency after fundoplication surg. dr never saw this. will it go away ?

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Discuss with surgeon: May need to have evaluation by an ENT doc to further evaluate

Answered 5/19/2014

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