Dysphagia: Diagnosis and Treatment

Dysphagia: Diagnosis and Treatment
ISBN-10
3642178871
ISBN-13
9783642178870
Series
Dysphagia
Category
Medical
Pages
615
Language
English
Published
2012-08-29
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Olle Ekberg

Description

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia, with particular reference to oral and pharyngeal dysfunction. All aspects of dysphagia are covered, from anatomy and physiology to patient care. Alongside descriptions of a variety of disease entities, signs and symptoms, and treatment approaches, many other relevant topics are addressed, including endoscopic and manometric aspects, malnutrition and dehydration, the psychiatric burden, and features specific to pediatric and geriatric patients. The authors are without exception renowned experts in their field. This book will be of value to all specialists involved in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, including ENT surgeons, thoracic surgeons, speech and language pathologists, phoniatricians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and radiologists.

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