Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1461437784 ISBN 13: 9781461437789

Publisher: Springer, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition 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 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. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1461437784
• ISBN 13: 9781461437789
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 421
• Editor: Shaker Reza, Easterling Caryn, Belafsky Peter C., Postma Gregory N.