Description
Get a quick, expert overview of the many aspects of the evaluation and management of dysphagia from a team of experts in the field, led by otolaryngologists Drs. Dinesh K. Chhetri at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and Karuna Dewan at Stanford University. This practical resource presents a focused summary of today's current knowledge on anatomy and physiology of swallowing, assessment of swallowing, and treatment of dysphagia. It's an easy-to-read, one-stop resource for staying up to date in this high-demand area.- Features up-to-date information on assessment of swallowing, including the physical exam, FEES, TNE, MBSS, Barium Esophagram, and HRM.- Offers current coverage of dysphagia treatment, including Neurologic Dysphagia; Chemoradiation-induced Dysphagia; Epiglottic Dysfunction; Cervical Osteophytes; Glottic Insufficiency; Cricopharyngeal Achalasia; Zenker's Diverticulum; Dysphagia After Laryngectomy; Esophageal Dysphagia; Eosinophilic Esophagitis; and Swallowing Therapy.- Discusses future directions in dysphagia treatment.- Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into one convenient resource.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing1. General Principles of Swallowing2. Oral Cavity3. Oropharynx4. Larynx5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter6. Esophagus Section 2: Assessment of Swallowing7. Physical Examination8. FEES9. TNE10. MBSS11. Barium Esophagram12. HRMSection 3: Treatment of Dysphagia13. General Principles14. Neurologic Dysphagia15. Chemoradiation-Induced Dysphagia16. Epiglottic Dysfunction17. Cervical Osteophytes18. Glottic Insufficiency19. Cricopharyngeal Achalasia20. Zenker's Diverticulum21. Dysphagia After Laryngectomy22. Esophageal Dysphagia23. Eosinophilic Esophagitis24. Swallowing Therapy25. Future Directions in Dysphagia Treatment
