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"Comprehensive Management of Swallowing Disorders, Second Edition has been revised with new authors, expanded information on the clinical evaluations made by dysphagia specialists and with state of the art medical, behavioral and surgical treatment options. The editors have selected specialists in every swallowing related discipline to bring this edition to a true ""state of the art"" comprehensive text on dysphagia. The text meets the needs of students, scientists and practitioners who are involved daily with the complex issues of dysphagia. Each section has been carefully edited with up to date references and provides the reader with a host of new material related to diagnosis, testing and management of swallowing disorders.The authors represent the current core of those involved in multidisciplinary swallowing centers and each focus on his/her area of specialization. They bring their own perspective on the issues and challenges they face in managing swallowing disorders knowing that other specialists are equally involved. This single volume is intended for practicing clinicians, students and research scientists and represents up to date information in each area of specialization.Special Features: Details extensive discussions of normal swallow in pediatric and adult populations; Provides concise outlines of specific clinical examinations by seven clinical specialists: Otolaryngology, Speech Pathology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, and Nutrition; Brings issues of diet and nutrition up to date within the international dysphagia diet guidelines."

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Ricardo L. Carrau, MD, FACS, joined the Department of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery Department at The Ohio State University as a tenured Professor April 2011. He is the Director of the Comprehensive Skull Base Surgery Program and Co-Director of the research and education laboratory ALT-VISION (Anatomy Laboratory Toward Visuo-Spatial Innovations in Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery). He also organizes, develops and promotes the Sialendoscopy and Salivary Disorders program and the Swallowing Disorders Rehabilitation Program.Thomas Murry, PhD is Professor of Speech Pathology in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Loma Linda University.Rebecca J. Howell, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati. She is a fellowship-trained laryngologist and board-certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Howell is the Director of Swallowing in the Voice and Swallowing Center and faculty at the Esophageal Disease Center. She has had numerous awards and presentations during her training and faculty appointment.

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