Introduction to adult swallowing disorders / Michael A. Crary, Michael E. Groher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crary, Michael A., 1952-

Contributor:

Groher, Michael E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Deglutition disorders.

Deglutition Disorders--diagnosis.

Deglutition Disorders--rehabilitation.

Medical Subjects:

Deglutition Disorders--diagnosis.

Deglutition Disorders--rehabilitation.

Physical Description:

vii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Butterworth-Heinemann, [2003]

Summary:

Introduction to Adult Swallowing Disorders is your ideal first step in understanding the treatment and management of swallowing disorders. Beginning with the anatomy and physiology of swallowing, it explores the range of swallowing disorders, clinical and laboratory examination, and treatment strategies. It includes chapters on both diagnosis and treatment, establishing the bridges between the two that are necessary for successful patient management. Diagnostic applications include chapters on epidemiology, the normal swallow, characteristics of common disorders, and physical and instrumental examination techniques. The treatment chapters focus on treatment selection, implementation, and measurement.

Contents:

2 The Normal Swallow 15

3 Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia 35

4 Swallowing Disorders in Patients with Neurologic Disease 45

5 Dysphagia and Head/Neck Cancer 69

6 Esophagopharyngeal Disorders 93

7 Physical Evaluation 101

8 Instrumental Swallowing Examinations: Fluoroscopy and Endoscopy 125

9 Treatment Considerations, Options, and Decisions 153

10 Overview of Behavioral Treatment Strategies 179

11 Swallowing Disorders and Ethics 199.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0750699957

OCLC:

51258188