This book is a concise guide to laryngology for clinicians. Beginning with an overview of clinical anatomy, voice assessment and imaging, the following sections cover a range of topics, from swallowing, paediatric laryngology, singers, and the aging voice, to more complex disorders and laryngotracheal reconstruction. The text discusses the latest techniques for laryngeal documentation, key principles in the management of laryngeal disorders, outcome measures, quality of life assessment, and evolving technologies. The book is enhanced by high quality clinical photographs and illustrations. Key points Concise guide to laryngology for clinicians Covers range of topics, from basic anatomy and physiology, to complex disorders and management Includes discussion on techniques for documentation and evolving technologies Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams

This book is a concise guide to laryngology for clinicians. Beginning with an overview of clinical anatomy, voice assessment and imaging, the following sections cover a range of topics, from swallowing, paediatric laryngology, singers, and the aging voice, to more complex disorders and laryngotracheal reconstruction. The text discusses the latest techniques for laryngeal documentation, key principles in the management of laryngeal disorders, outcome measures, quality of life assessment, and evolving technologies. The book is enhanced by high quality clinical photographs and illustrations. Key points Concise guide to laryngology for clinicians Covers range of topics, from basic anatomy and physiology, to complex disorders and management Includes discussion on techniques for documentation and evolving technologies Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams

Although many books focus on one or another aspect of laryngology, such as voice, swallowing, or airway problems, few cover the breadth of the discipline from a teaching standpoint. The editors sought collaboration from a broad range of international contributors in this text, which avoids the cover-all reference nature of extant texts, by having each contributor write in direct, consumable units for the reader, thus providing an ideal resource for both teaching and learning. Covers every aspect of laryngology without bias on one particular aspect. Designed specifically to meet student needs rather than trying to unsuccessfully serve multiple audiences.

The definitive evidence-based resource on the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders Laryngeal Function and Voice Disorders: Basic Science to Clinical Practice by renowned experts Christopher Watts and Shaheen Awan focuses on the latest developments in the assessment and management of voice disorders. New ASHA practice recommendations are included in accessible, digestible, and didactic content. This unique multimedia resource merges historical facts and experiential understanding with recent advances in scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice patterns. The book includes discussion of the anatomical, physiological, acoustic, aerodynamic, and imaging science informing the understanding of vocal function in normal and disordered states. Major technical components of voice evaluation are covered, including perceptual analyses, acoustic analyses, aerodynamic analyses, and laryngeal visualization. Key Highlights Case studies reinforce evidence-based approaches, clinical relevance, and practical applications Discussion of laryngeal disorders, laryngeal evaluations, laryngeal endoscopy and stroboscopy, and voice rehabilitation Voice and airway impairment evaluations, diagnostic and treatment processes, and options available to speech-language pathologists Guidance on collaborating with medical specialists, in particular otolaryngologists Videos and sound files aid in the understanding of the perceptual and acoustic components of voice evaluation This highly practical reference is a must have for upper-level undergraduate students in communication sciences, graduate students in speech language pathology, and practicing health care professionals. Otolaryngology and neurology residents and physical therapy doctoral candidates will also find this resource beneficial.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advances and techniques in laryngology. Divided into six sections the text begins with an overview of the history and basic anatomy and physiology of the larynx. The following section discusses clinical evaluation, investigation and diagnosis. The remaining sections cover the management of numerous voice disorders including phonosurgery, treatment of inflammatory, endocrine and functional voice disorders, and airway and swallowing problems. The final chapter describe recent advances in the field such as laryngeal transplantation, robotic surgery, and vocal cord regeneration. The book is highly illustrated with intraoperative photographs and diagrams and clinical pearls summarising key points at the end of each chapter, enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to latest advances and techniques in laryngology Covers management of numerous voice disorders Includes recent advances in surgery and vocal cord regeneration Clinical pearls highlight key points in each chapter

Since this book was first published, four years ago, there has been a considerable upsurge of interest in the field of both normal and abnormal voice production. Tangible evidence of this lies in the publication of the Journal of Voice in the United States, and in the UK the formation of the British Voice Association. This organization has attracted an increasing membership from professionals involved in all aspects of voice care and use - actors and singers, laryngologists and speech therapists, teachers and phoneticians. The Association holds regular study days, holds an annual two-day symposium, and publishes a Newsletter which attracts entries from this broad spectrum of professionals. We have also seen an increase in the number of specialist voice clinics, and in the two final chapters in this book a contrast is presented between such a specialist setting and the more typical clinic that operates in the majority of general hospitals. This last chapter now contains a breakdown of voice referrals over an eight-year period, which must represent a unique published study in this country. There still remains, however, little research into the management of voice disorders. There is clearly a need for more efficacy studies into specific treatment methods, and the single case-study designs developed in the field of aphasia would seem to be appropriate here.