Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders by Jeri Logemann

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Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders, 2nd Edition By Jeri A. Logemann

A concise description of normal swallowing and the procedures for bedside/clinical and radiographic evaluation of oropharyngeal swallowing programs. Each description of the disorders in oropharyngeal swallowing is accompanied by illustrations of the radiographic view. The text also provides the clinician with techniques for management of various swallowing disorders typically seen in neurologically impaired clients and individuals who have been treated for head and neck cancer.

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Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders, 2nd Edition Chapter Guide:
Chapter 1 Introduction: Definitions and Basic Principles of Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders
Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Normal Deglutition
Chapter 3 Instrumental Techniques for the Study of Swallowing
Chapter 4 Disorders of Deglutition
Chapter 5 Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders
Chapter 6 Management of the Patient with Oropharvngeal Swallowing Disorders
Chapter 7 Swallowing Disorders After Treatment for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
Chapter 8 Swallowing Disorders After Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
Chapters 9 and 10 Swallowing Disorders Caused by Neurologic Impairments
Chapter 11 Medical Treatment for Swallowing Disorders
Chapter 12 Clinical Decision Making
Chapter 13 Multidisciplinary Management of Dysphagia
Chapter 14 Measurement of Swallowing and Intervention Strategies

About Dr. Jeri Logemann

Jeri Logemann is the author of several books and is a professor of otolaryngology-head & neck surgery and neurology, Ralph and Jean Sundin professor in communication sciences and disorders at NorthWestern University. Logemann developed the modified barium swallow test, a less stressful alternative to a typical radiographic study of swallowing, which encourages patient participation and allows for treatment of swallowing problems in the x-ray room. Logemann's research interests include the management of voice disorders, normal swallowing physiology, the assessment and treatment of speech and swallowing dysfunction in treated head and neck cancer patients and neurologically-impaired individuals.