Overview
Most up-to-date and comprehensive text on Pediatric Dysphagia
Includes numerous color photographs, drawings, and videos that augment the text
Incorporates information pertinent to the different roles, tools and views of a multidisciplinary dysphagia team
Each chapter highlights areas ripe for future study and research
Written by experts in the field of Pediatric Dysphagia
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Dysphagia
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Special Topics and Controversies in Pediatric Dysphagia
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About this book
This text provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of swallowing and presents a practical, evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of swallowing difficulties in children. It also highlights particular clinical challenges and controversies in the management of pediatric dysphagia. It is unique in that it incorporates the perspectives of multiple types of clinicians that care for these patients including otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and lactation consultants. In doing so, this text will encourage cross-specialty pollination of ideas and knowledge as well as stimulate further research in the field.
Part 1 of the text begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of swallowing with a focus on normal development as we currently understand it. It also discusses new information regarding reflexive interactions between the larynx and esophagus that potentially influence swallowing. It then moves on to a discussion of the advantages and limitations of currently available diagnostic modalities and highlights current controversies regarding frame rate, radiation exposure, breastfeeding infants, and grading of studies. Additionally, it reviews the current literature regarding medical and behavioral-based therapy options, including thickening options, oromotor therapy, and controversies concerning strict NPO.
Part 2 addresses specific diagnoses which can cause or be associated with dysphagia such as prematurity, velopharyngeal insufficiency, ankyloglossia, laryngeal clefts, laryngomalacia, vocal fold paralysis, and cricopharyngeal dysfunction. The text goes on to explore the pathophysiology and treatment options for each. Anatomic, inflammatory, and neuromuscular esophageal causes of dysphagia are also evaluated. In addition, it delves into the impact of craniofacial anomalies, sialorrhea and psychological factors on swallowing. Finally, it discusses how a multidisciplinary aerodigestive team can help streamline multidisciplinary care for individual patients. It will incorporate information pertinent to the different roles, tools and views of a multidisciplinary dysphagia team, including how pediatric otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and dieticians can collaborate to provide optimal evaluation and care of these often challenging patients, especially for those who are at high-risk of complications related to aspiration.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Dr. Ongkasuwan participates in the Aerodigestive clinic which is a multidisciplinary clinic including pulmonary,otolaryngology, and gastroenterology focusing on complicated patients with airway and swallowing disorders. She also is involved in the development of a multidisciplinary voice and swallowing clinic partnering otolaryngology and speech pathology.Neck Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Eric H Chiou, MD, FAAP, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Dr. Eric H. Chiou attended medical school at Northwestern University and is a pediatric gastroenterology and pediatrics doctor with offices in Houston, Texas.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Pediatric Dysphagia
Book Subtitle: Challenges and Controversies
Editors: Julina Ongkasuwan, Eric H. Chiou
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97025-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-97024-0Published: 18 October 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-07286-5Published: 25 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-97025-7Published: 03 October 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 316
Number of Illustrations: 22 b/w illustrations, 38 illustrations in colour
Topics: Otorhinolaryngology