Overview

Comprehensive Cleft Care is a complete clinical reference that addresses every aspect of the life-long care required by patients with orofacial clefting. Supported by a handsome full-color presentation, Comprehensive Cleft Care features heavily-illustrated chapters that provide unmatched coverage of everything from prenatal diagnosis to final orthognathic surgery. The inclusion of topics such as basic science research, mission work, and outcome measures make this an all-in-one clinical companion with coverage that cannot be found anywhere else. With its distinct holistic approach and perspectives from skilled specialists in a variety of disciplines, Comprehensive Cleft Care presents an unmatched overview of cleft repair and management. Volume One of the book covers non-surgical issues including: Embryology, Anatomy, Classification, Epidemiology, and Genetics; Nursing topics, Neuropsychosocial and Educational Aspects, Otologic, Audilogic, and Airway Assessment and Management, Outcomes and Research.

Full Product Details

Author:   Joseph Losee ,  Richard Kirschner
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   2.540kg
ISBN:  

9781626236646

ISBN 10:   162623664
Pages:   799
Publication Date:   04 December 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Volume I Nonsurgical Part I Fundamentals 1 Fundamentals of Team Care 2 Clinical Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 Advocacy and Cleft Care 4 Global Aspects of Cleft Care Part II Embryology, Anatomy, Classification, Epidemiology, and Genetics 5 Embryology of Orofacial Clefting 6 Anatomy of Cleft Lip and Palate 7 Classification of Orofacial Clefts 8 Epidemiology of Cleft Lip and Palate 9 Prenatal Diagnosis of Facial Clefting 10 Genetic and Epigenetic Perspectives of Orofacial Clefting 11 Genetics of Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefting 12 Syndromes of Orofacial Clefting 13 22q11.2 Deletion Syndromes Part III Nursing and Primary Care 14 Prenatal and Genetic Counseling 15 Feeding and Swallowing in Children With Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies 16 Nursing Care of the Child With Cleft Lip and Palate 17 Assessment and Management of Children With Cleft Lip and Palate Part IV Neuropsychosocial and Educational Aspects 18 Neuropsychosocial and Neuroimaging Aspects of Cleft Lip and Palate 19 Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Orofacial Clefting 20 The Power of Difference: Social and Cultural Issues Associated With Clefts and Craniofacial Conditions 21 Education the Child With Cleft Lip and Palate 22 The Role of Social Work in Cleft Care 23 Understanding Quality of Life 24 Understanding the Burden of Care Part V Cleft Palate Speech and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction 25 Anatomy and Physiology of the Velopharynx 26 Communication Disorders Associated With Cleft Palate 27 Timing of Palatoplasty and Speech 28 Assessment of Velopharyngeal Function 29 Instrumental Measures of Velopharyngeal Function 30 Speech Therapy for Children With Cleft Palate 31 Noncleft Velopharyngeal Disorders Part VI Otologic, Audiologic, and Airway Assessment and Management 32 Hearing Disorders and Middle-Ear Disease in Patients With Clefts 33 Audiologic Assessment and Management of Children With Cleft Palate 34 Pierre Robin Sequence: Assessment and Nonsurgical Management 35 Sleep-Disordered Breathing Part VII Outcomes and Research 36 Assessment of Orthodontic Outcomes in Patients With Clefts 37 Speech: Perceptual and Functional Outcomes 38 Assessment of Cleft Lip and Nose Repair Outcomes

Reviews

This book (second edition) attempts to cover all the scientific and clinical disciplines related to cleft care, which is indeed a wide remit. It ably achieves its aims...It is an enjoyable and very comprehensive read, being well written, presented, illustrated and organized. -- PMFA News

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