Andere naam:
Velopharyngeal insufficiency / velopharyngeal stress incompetence / Palatal Air Leak
 

Korte omschrijving:
Blazers, die met een hoge ademdruk spelen, kunnen te maken krijgen met luchtlekkage vanuit de mondholte via de neuswegen.
Dit kan met (ongewenst) geluid gepaard gaan, van een zacht gesis tot een luid gesnurk.
In ernstige vorm kan het een loopbaanbedreigende aandoening worden.



Ethiologie:

Prevalence of velopharyngeal insufficiency in woodwind and brass students

 

A. Evans1, T. Driscoll1 and B. Ackermann2

Author Affiliations
  1. 1Sydney School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, A27 - Edward Ford Building, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
  2. 2Discipline of Biomedical Science, School of Medical Sciences, C42 - Cumberland Campus, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia
  1. Correspondence to: A. Evans, Sydney School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, Room 128C, A27 - Edward Ford Building, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Tel: +61 2 9351 4382; fax: +61 2 9351 5049; e-mail: alison.evans@sydney.edu.au
 
Abstract
Background Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a disorder in which air leaks out through the nose, reducing performance quality and capacity in wind and brass players. There have been limited studies on the prevalence of this potentially career-threatening disorder.
Aims To identify the prevalence of VPI in a sample of conservatorium level woodwind and brass student instrumentalists in Australia.
Methods Wind and brass students from four music institutions were recruited by email invitation to complete an online survey. Results from 77 musicians were analysed for their knowledge and experience of VPI. Musicians who had experienced VPI provided information on the characteristics, symptoms and treatment or advice sought for the disorder.
Results Of the 77 musicians included in the analysis, 44% had heard of VPI, 30% were aware of other musicians who had experienced VPI and 39% had personally experienced VPI.
Conclusions The results suggest that VPI may be a common occurrence in wind and brass players. Informal discussions with colleagues and music teachers also suggest that VPI is a frequent phenomenon. This group of musicians represents the largest sample surveyed about VPI to date.
  

Een internet enquête in 2011 wijst uit, dat 39% van de hout- en koperblazers op de Australische conservatoria last heeft van deze kwaal.

Prevalence of velopharyngeal insufficiency in woodwind and brass students
1. A. Evans1,
2. T. Driscoll1 and
3. B. Ackermann2
+ Author Affiliations
1. 1Sydney School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, A27 - Edward Ford Building, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
2. 2Discipline of Biomedical Science, School of Medical Sciences, C42 - Cumberland Campus, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia
1. Correspondence to: A. Evans, Sydney School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, Room 128C, A27 - Edward Ford Building, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Tel: +61 2 9351 4382; fax: +61 2 9351 5049; e-mail: alison.evans@sydney.edu.au


Abstract
Background
Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a disorder in which air leaks out through the nose, reducing performance quality and capacity in wind and brass players. There have been limited studies on the prevalence of this potentially career-threatening disorder.
Aims
To identify the prevalence of VPI in a sample of conservatorium level woodwind and brass student instrumentalists in Australia.
Methods
Wind and brass students from four music institutions were recruited by email invitation to complete an online survey. Results from 77 musicians were analysed for their knowledge and experience of VPI. Musicians who had experienced VPI provided information on the characteristics, symptoms and treatment or advice sought for the disorder.
Results
Of the 77 musicians included in the analysis, 44% had heard of VPI, 30% were aware of other musicians who had experienced VPI and 39% had personally experienced VPI.
Conclusions
The results suggest that VPI may be a common occurrence in wind and brass players. Informal discussions with colleagues and music teachers also suggest that VPI is a frequent phenomenon. This group of musicians represents the largest sample surveyed about VPI to date. 

 Bron: http://occmed.oxfordjournals.org/content/61/7/480.abstract?ct=ct
 
 

Behandelaars:
 
Behandelingen:
    Gerelateerde blessures:

     
    Symptomen:
    Bijgeluid bij blazen, Lekkage van lucht ,
     
    Instrumenten:
    Althobo, Basklarinet, Fagot, Hobo, Klarinet, Hoorn, Trombone, Trompet,
     




    Chirurgische behandeling:
     Injectie met filler in het zachte gedeelte van het verhemelte.



     



    Bronvermelding:
    http://www.clarinet.org/fests/2007/gibson.asp

    Velopharyngeal insufficiency in woodwind and brass players. B. Schwab, A. Schulze-Florey.From: Medical Problems of Performing Artists: Vol. 19 Nr 1.(March 2004)