Introduction to Adult Swallowing Disorders
Author:   Michael A. Crary (Professor, Speech-Language Pathology<br>Co-Director, Swallowing Research Laboratory<br>Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders<br>University of Central Florida) ,  Michael E. Groher (Professor, Truesdail Center for Communicative Disorders, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:  

9780750699952


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   17 March 2003
Format:   Hardback
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This treatment-oriented guide provides a hands-on approach to the diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders. The material focuses on developing skills that lead to basic clinical decisions regarding dysphagic patients. Written for students and practitioners who are new to the field, the text begins with the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and goes on to cover the range of swallowing disorders, the clinical and laboratory examination, and treatment strategies. The authors have national reputations as leaders in this area and readers are sure to benefit from their expert clinical tips provided in the manual.

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Author:   Michael A. Crary (Professor, Speech-Language Pathology<br>Co-Director, Swallowing Research Laboratory<br>Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders<br>University of Central Florida) ,  Michael E. Groher (Professor, Truesdail Center for Communicative Disorders, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.320kg
ISBN:  

9780750699952


ISBN 10:   0750699957
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   17 March 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Overview of the Problem 2. The Normal Swallow 3. Swallowing Disorders: Overview 4. Neurologic Swallowing Disorders 5. Head and Neck Cancer 6. Functional Nonobstructive Dysphagia 7. The Physical Examination 8. The Instrumental Examination 9. Overview of Treatment Options 10. Behavioral Treatment 11. Swallowing Disorders and Ethics

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