Deglutition and Its Disorders: Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Diagnosis and Management
List Of Contributors. Introduction To The Field Of Deglutition And Deglutition Disorders. Topography And Functional Anatomy Of The Swallowing Structures. Functional Controls Of Deglutition. Respiratory Functions And Complications Related To Deglutition. Clinical Assessment Of Dysphagia. Radiographic Contrast Examination Of The Mouth, Pharynx & Esophagus. Examination Of The Pharynx & Larynx & Endoscopic Examination Of Pharyngeal Swallowing. Diagnostic Methods To Evaluate Swallowing Other Than Barium Contrast. Electromyography In The Functional & Diagnostic Testing Of Deglutition. Esophagoscopy & Tests Of Esophageal Function. Neurologic Diseases Affecting Oropharyngeal Swallowing. Disease & Operation Of Head And Neck Structures Affecting Swallowing. Esophageal Diseases. Swallowing & Feeding In The Pediatric A Patient. Therapy For Orophayngeal Swallowing Disorders. Medical & Surgical Treatment Interventions In Deglutitive Dysfunction. Glossary. Answers To Multiple Choice Questions. Index.