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The disorders associated with deglutition continue to be challenging to a wide range of professionals from different specialties as the structures and mechanisms involved transgress the boundaries of conventional scientific and clinical disciplines. Deglutition and Its Disorders is an insigtful and long - awaited book.TEXTBOOK
Gastrointestinal motility has evolved from an esoteric laboratory tool into a sophisti cated diagnostic technique that is now widely used clinically to guide in management of complex gastrointestinal problems. Today, it is the most rapidly growing subspecialty within gastroenterology. Previously, many of the gastrointestinal motility problems were either ignored or attributed to a disturbance of "psyche." But with the growing knowledge and understanding of how a dysfunction of the gastrointestinal muscle and nerves can cause disease, we are at the threshold of a revolution in our approach to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders. The purpose of this book is to se...
This book provides readers with a concise reference on all aspects of swallowing disorders, including incidence, anatomy and physiology, etiology, diagnosis and nutrition. This updated second edition reveals the latest advances in dysphagia diagnosis and management. New to this edition are expanded sections on diagnostics, especially endoscopy for swallowing and pulse oximetry. In addition, the authors sort out the basic treatment techniques that have been shown to be relevant for improving swallowing safety and optimizing oral nutrition. Reader will enjoy the manual's practical organization, alphabetical listings, and over 20 tables and 30 illustrations, allowing quick access to important information. Clinicians will find this book to be a necessary day-to-day reference for managing swallowing disorders.
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Has a systematic approach to the workup, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders. The book covers techniques used to evaluate motility, identifies diseases that cause abnormal motility and explains the relationship between these diseases and syndromes encountered in practice.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neuron Disease (MND), continues to be a frightening disease to the patient, family, and friends. In addition to the ongoing deterioration of the muscles, ALS can cause the loss of ability to speak and swallow, and has obvious negative effects on the quality of life of the patient. However, the professionals of Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impaired (CINI), have come together to create this outstanding, resource manual - Communication and Swallowing Solutions for the ALS/MND Community: A CINI Manual. This comprehensive manual enables the patient, family, and medical professional through the s...