| Description |
1 online resource (x, 214 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Section I Anatomy and Physiology of swalling; General principles of swallowing -- The oral cavity -- Oropharynx -- Larynx -- Anatomy and physiology of the upper esophageal sphincter -- The esophagus. Section II Assessment of sawallowing; Dysphagia evaluation -- Flexible endoscopic evalutaion of sawllowing -- Transnasal esophagoscopy -- Modified barium swallow study -- The barium esophagram -- Evaluation of esophageal motor function with high-resolution manometry. Section III Treatment of dysphagia; Developing the optimal treatment strategy for dysphagia -- Neurologi dysphagia -- Cehmoradiation-induced dysphasgai --Epiglottic dysfunction -- Cervical osteophytes -- Glottic insufficiency --Cricopharyngeal dysphagia -- Zenkers' diverticulum -- Dysphagia following layrngectomy -- Esophageal dysphagia -- Eiosinophici esophagitis -- Swallowing therapy -- Future directions in dysphagia treatment |
| Summary |
"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." Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 21, 2019) |
| Subject |
Deglutition disorders -- Diagnosis
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Nursing care plans.
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Deglutition Disorders -- diagnosis
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Patient Care Planning
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Nursing care plans
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Deglutition disorders -- Diagnosis
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chhetri, Dinesh K., editor
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Dewan, Karuna, editor
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| ISBN |
9780323569361 |
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0323569366 |
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