Dysphagia Diagnosis and Treatment
The second edition of this well-received book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia, including oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal dysfunction. All aspects of dysphagia are covered, with detailed con
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Dysphagia Diagnosis and Treatment
Second Edition
Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Series Editors Hans-Ulrich Kauczor Paul M. Parizel Wilfred C. G. Peh
For further volumes: http://www.springer.com/series/4354
Olle Ekberg Editor
Dysphagia Diagnosis and Treatment Second Edition
Editor Olle Ekberg Department of Translational Medicine Lund University Department of Medical Imaging and Physiology Skåne University Hospital Malmö, Sweden
ISSN 0942-5373 ISSN 2197-4187 (electronic) Medical Radiology ISBN 978-3-319-68571-7 ISBN 978-3-319-68572-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68572-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018947533 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2012, 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface to the Second Edition
The goal of the second edition continues to be a single-volume presentation of deglutology with focus on the symptom dysphagia: its causes and management. The target readers are the large and growing healthcare professionals who deal with patients with swallowing problems. The continued rapid advances in diagnostics have prompted extensive revision of many chapters as well as inclusion of new chapters. Of pivotal importance for the understanding of dysphagia is the clinical history, carefully obtained and used to triage the instrumental evaluation and specific treatments. The clinical history is crucial for understanding the result of the examinations. A new chapter on high-resolution manometry clarifies how it is performed and its potential as a problem solver. Abundant and diverse treatment options are now available
