1st Edition
by Chhetri MD, Dinesh (Author), Dewan MD, Karuna (Author)
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.
