Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition 2013th Edition
Author(s): Reza Shaker (Editor), Caryn Easterling (Editor), Peter C. Belafsky (Editor), Gregory N. Postma (Editor)
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 12 Sept. 2012
Edition: 2013th
Language: English
Print length: 421 pages
ISBN-10: 1461437784
ISBN-13: 9781461437789
Book Description
This manual offers state-of-the–art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities drawn from Gastroenterology, Speech Language Pathology, Otolaryngology and Radiology, offering contributions of 28 innovators and master clinicians to benefit both patients and providers.
Editorial Reviews
Review
From the reviews:
“This is a comprehensive overview of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for dysphagia. … The book is written for healthcare providers who see patients with disorders of deglutition, which would include those in otolaryngology, gastroenterology, speech-language pathology, and rehabilitation medicine. … This is an important contribution to the field of dysphagia management, with detailed chapters on diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients. The chapters are well organized and easy to follow.” (Inna Athar Husain, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2012)
From the Back Cover
Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition 2013th Edition 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 2013th Edition 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.
About the Author
Dr. Shaker is one the founders of the Dysphagia Research Society and the Medical College of Wisconin’s Dysphagia Institute. Dr. Shaker is internationally recognized for his studies of deglutition and deglutition disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease and cerebral cortical control of gastrointestinal sensory motor function. His research has led to some of the seminal discoveries in the area of airway protection and has opened new avenues of investigation and treatment for patients with swallowing disorders. He developed the rehabilitative exercises for treatment of upper esophageal sphincter dysphagia: The `Shaker Exercises` commonly used in clinical practice.
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