Voice and swallowing texts.Plural Publishing, Inc., offers Odyssey of the Voice, by Jean Abitbol, MD, and FEESST: Flexible Endoscopic en·do·scope n. An instrument for examining visually the interior of a bodily canal or a hollow organ such as the colon, bladder, or stomach. en Evaluation of Swallowing With Sensory Testing, by Jonathan E. Aviv, MD, FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. , and Thomas Murry, PhD. Dr. Abitbol, a lifetime student of the human voice, takes readers on an odyssey spanning man's first use of voice via the acquisition of language to the use of voice as an expression of self. The author guides readers through the latest physiologic and pathologic research using the voices of historic figures, patients, and celebrities to explain how the body's movements affect the way the voice sounds and how vocal quality is unique to each human being. FEESST: Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing With Sensory Testing describes an innovative new team approach to assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders Swallowing Disorders Definition Swallowing disorders include a number of diseases and conditions that cause difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. that involves the laryngologist lar·yn·gol·o·gy n. The branch of medicine that studies and treats the larynx, pharynx, and fauces. lar , gastroenterologist, pulmonologist pul·mo·nol·o·gist n. A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders. , and speech pathologist. The new method allows direct assessment of both the motor and sensory aspects of the swallow, enabling physicians to precisely guide the dietary and behavioral management of patients to decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, this book features practical coverage of instrument use and provides case examples. Circle 126 on Reader Service Card |
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