Manual of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for disorders of deglutition /

Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition is a comprehensive multidisciplinary text bringing together the research and practice of deglutition. This book is designed as a diagnostic and therapeutic reference for swallowing clinicians from such diverse backgrounds a...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Shaker, Reza
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3779-6
Summary: Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition is a comprehensive multidisciplinary text bringing together the research and practice of deglutition. This book is designed as a diagnostic and therapeutic reference for swallowing clinicians from such diverse backgrounds as gastroenterology, speech language pathology, otolaryngology, rehabilitation medicine, radiology and related fields. Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition covers information on state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities through contributions from 28 innovators and master clinicians for the benefit of patients and providers alike. It concisely organizes the wealth of knowledge into one comprehensive information platform.This book is an essential reference for all deglutologists, clinicians, and researchers in their areas of expertise.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (ix, 412 pages)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781461437796 (electronic bk.)
1461437792 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: RC815
CLC: R441
Contents: Part 1. General Consideration in Evaluation of Dysphagic Patients -- Establishing a Comprehensive Center for Diagnosis and Therapy of Swallowing Disorders -- Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Dysphagia: Importance of History Taking and Physical Exam -- Part 2. Commonly used tests for evaluation of deglutitive disorders -- Radiographic Evaluation of the Oral/Preparatory and Pharyngeal Phases of Swallowing Including the UES: Comprehensive Modified Barium Swallow Studies -- Radiographic Evaluation of the Esophageal Phase of Swallowing -- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) -- Laryngopharyngeal Sensory Testing -- Unsedated Transnasal Esophagoscopy: Endoscopic Evaluation of Esophageal Phase of Deglutition -- Manometry of the UES Including High-Resolution Manometry -- Manometric Assessment of the Esophagus -- Esophageal pH and Impedance Monitoring -- Pharyngeal pH and Impedance Monitoring -- Part 3. Management of Oral Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults -- Oropharyngeal Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Deglutitive Disorders -- Shaker Exercise -- Mendelson Maneuver and Masako Maneuver -- Effortful Swallow -- Compensatory Strategies and Techniques -- Part 4. Management of Oral Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Pediatrics -- Rehabilitative Maneuvers and Exercise -- Compensatory Strategies and Techniques -- Special Consideration in the Evaluation of Infants and Children with Deglutitive Disorders.