Book description
In the 10 years since Dr. Langmore pioneered and described endoscopic
technique for evaluating pharyngeal swallowing function, the use of FEES
(flexible endoscopy) has grown exponentially. The procedure is used
throughout the world, with workshops held to sold-out attendance; demand
for training materials continues unabated. Now there is one book that
comprehensively covers the role of endoscopy in the assessment and
treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Written in step-by-step detail by
the creator of the technique, the book gives you all the information you
need to implement FEES in your practice. It offers valuable comparisons
to other imaging tools, especially fluoroscopy, showing how this
portable technique is n the most efficient and cost-effective for
patients who cannot easily be transported to a hospital. Highlights of
the book:- Comprehensive review of anatomy/physiology of oral &
pharyngeal musculature- Provides FEES protocol sheets for complete
how-to instruction- Shows how to score a FEES examination, &
possible abnormal findings- Demonstrates the use of endoscopy in a wide
range of populations - infants, children, and geriatric patients, and
those with head and neck cancer- Lays out rehabilitative &
compensatory techniques for each dysphagia problem- Summarizes safety
data from the three largest clinical studies ever undertaken- Includes
dozens of best practice case studies "A comprehensive text to
assist clinicians, researchers, and students in the use of endoscopy in
the evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal dyspha..I highly recommend
this text as an invaluable reference." --Advance for
Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists_x000D_ _x000D_ "An
in-depth discussion of the use of upper aerodigestive tract endoscopy in
the evaluation of oral and pharyngeal dysphagia...excellent
illustrations...an important resource...recommended for its detail and
depth of information..." --Head & Neck_x000D_ _x000D_ "The
list of collaborators is exhaustive and of indoubtable quality...a wide
range of specialists...of great interest for both the student and
researcher...very high-quality..." --Anales Otorrinolaringologicos
Ibero-Americanos Director, Speech-Language Pathology, Professor, OHNS,
Boston University Medical Center, Speech & Hearing Sciences, Boston
University, Boston, MA, USA
