Description
Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia in Otolaryngology
Book Summary
This practical and up-to-date manual offers healthcare professionals a comprehensive guide for the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia in the field of otolaryngology. The work integrates the latest advances in diagnostic tools and therapeutic options, presenting a multidisciplinary approach that covers everything from the anatomy and physiology of swallowing to the clinical management of the main pathologies that cause oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. Logically and concisely structured, this book provides the essential knowledge to handle specialized consultations, becoming a valuable resource for both practicing physicians and students and professionals seeking to update their knowledge in this area.
What is it about?
The book is organized into three main sections that facilitate the understanding and clinical application of the content. First, a general section is presented that lays the anatomical and physiological foundations of swallowing. Next, a second section details all the evaluation tools available to the clinician, including recent advances that have allowed for the development of more specific and personalized therapeutic approaches for each patient. Finally, the third section constitutes a practical clinical guide for the assessment and treatment of the main pathologies that cause dysphagia, covering conditions such as neurological dysphagia, chemoradiation-induced dysphagia, and epiglottic dysphagia, among others. The text stands out for its multidisciplinary approach, acknowledging the involvement of otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, general and thoracic surgeons, spine surgeons, and radiologists in the comprehensive management of this condition.
Main Topics
- Anatomy and physiology of normal and pathological swallowing.
- Clinical and instrumental evaluation of swallowing function (including diagnostic advances).
- Management of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia in otolaryngology.
- Approach to neurological, chemoradiation-induced, and epiglottic dysphagia.
- Multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of dysphagia.
- Practical clinical guide for the assessment and treatment of specific pathologies.
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is primarily aimed at practicing otolaryngologists who wish to update their knowledge on dysphagia. It is also very useful for students and healthcare professionals seeking to acquire or reinforce the clinical skills necessary to handle specialized consultations in this area. Given its multidisciplinary focus, the work is equally relevant for gastroenterologists, general and thoracic surgeons, spine surgeons, and radiologists who participate in the comprehensive management of patients with swallowing disorders.
What this book offers
- Provides a practical and up-to-date clinical guide for the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia.
- Integrates the most recent advances in diagnostic tools that allow for more specific therapeutic approaches.
- Offers a logical and concise structure that facilitates quick reference and application in daily clinical practice.
- Presents a multidisciplinary approach that reflects the reality of the comprehensive management of this condition.
- Covers a wide variety of pathologies causing dysphagia, from the most common to the most specific.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Chhetri, Dinesh
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: OTOLARYNGOLOGY (NOSE, THROAT, EARS)
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 490 g
Editorial Review
This work is presented as a clinical resource of great value for otolaryngology specialists and related professionals who manage dysphagia. Its main strength lies in the combination of a solid theoretical foundation with a structured practical guide, which allows the reader to quickly translate knowledge into clinical practice. The inclusion of the latest advances in evaluation and the coverage of specific pathologies, together with the emphasis on multidisciplinary work, make this manual a current and relevant tool for improving patient care for those with swallowing disorders.