by Debra M. Suiter, Memorie M. Gosa
The definitive educational guide on the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the full age continuum
Dysphagia presentation and treatment differs at various stages of life. Assessing and Treating Dysphagia: A Lifespan Perspective
reflects significant knowledge and pearls from esteemed adult and
pediatric swallowing disorders experts. Debra Suiter and Memorie Gosa
have compiled a book of unique depth and breadth with contributions from
communication science experts including speech-language pathologists
and physicians. The textbook provides comprehensive coverage of
swallowing disorders from birth to old age, including clinical,
professional, and cultural ethical considerations.
Key Highlights
- Anatomy and physiology of swallowing, and compensatory, postural, and rehabilitation strategies
- Adult
and pediatric specific chapters on swallow screenings, clinical
evaluations, and technologies such as videofluroscopic, fiberoptic
endoscopic, and high-resolution manometry
- Pediatric-specific dysphagia related to premature birth, craniofacial syndromes, congenital heart disease, and cerebral palsy
- Adult-specific
dysphagia related to neurodegenerative disease, stroke, traumatic brain
injury, head and neck cancer, esophageal disease, pulmonary disease,
and end of life
This is the only textbook on the
market featuring complete coverage of the diagnosis and management of
dysphagia across the lifespan. With content following Master's-level
course curriculum, this is essential reading for graduate students as
well as practicing clinicians in the fields of otolaryngology and speech
language pathology.
