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Comprehensive management of swallowing disorders

Carrau, Ricardo L.,

Comprehensive management of swallowing disorders [E-Book] - Second edition. - 1 online resource (xxi, 548 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Introduction -- Part II. Anatomy and physiology of swallowing -- Part III. Evaluation: A. Clinical evaluation -- Part III. Evaluation: B. Functional tests -- Part IV. Pathophysiology of swallowing disorders -- Part V. Nonsurgical treatment of swallowing disorders -- Part VI. Surgical treatment of swallowing disorders -- Part VII. Swallowing disorders: prevalence and management in special populations.

"Comprehensive management of swallowing disorders, second edition has been revised with new authors and 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." --Publisher's description.

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Deglutition Disorders

WI 258