Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition [electronic resource] / edited by Reza Shaker, Caryn Easterling, Peter C. Belafsky, Gregory N. Postma.

Establishing a comprehensive Center for diagnosis and therapy of swallowing disorders -- Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Dysphagia: Importance of History Taking and Physical Exam -- Radiographic Evaluation of the Oral/prepatory and Pharyngeal Phases of swallowing including the UES: Comprehensive Modified Barium Swallow Studies -- Radiographic Evaluation of the Esophageal Phase of swallowing -- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) -- Laryngopharyngeal Sensory Testing -- Un-sedated Transnasal esophagoscopy: Endoscopic evaluation of esophageal phase of deglutition -- Manometry of the UES including High Resolution Manometry -- Manomentric Assessment of the Esophagus -- Esophageal pH and impednace monitoring -- Pharyngeal pH and impedance monitoring -- Oropharyngeal Strengthening and Rehabilitayion of Deglutitive Disorders -- Shaker Exercise -- Mendelson Maneuver and Masako Maneuver -- Effortful Swallow -- Compensatory Strategies and Techniques -- Rehabilitative Maneuvers and Exercise -- Compensatory Strategies and Techniques -- Special Consideration in the Evaluation of Infants and Children with Deglutitive Disorders.-.

Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition is a comprehensive multidisciplinary text bringing together the research and practice of deglutition.  This book is designed as a diagnostic and therapeutic reference for swallowing clinicians from such diverse backgrounds as gastroenterology, speech language pathology, otolaryngology, rehabilitation medicine, radiology and related fields. Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition covers information on state-of-the–art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities through contributions from 28 innovators and master clinicians for the benefit of patients and providers alike. It concisely organizes the wealth of knowledge into one comprehensive information platform. This book is an essential reference for all deglutologists, clinicians, and researchers in their areas of expertise.