Dysphagia

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.