9781597565387: Reflux Laryngitis and Related Disorders

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Robert Sataloff (otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Drexel U.), Katz, Hawkshaw, and Dahlia Sataloff offer an overview of reflux laryngitis and other manifestations of laryngopharyngeal reflux for otolaryngologists, primary care physicians, internists, gastroenterologists, general surgeons, speech-language pathologists, voice teachers, and patients. They describe laryngopharyngeal reflux as a multisystem disorder and its role in otolaryngologic and pulmonary conditions; the anatomy and physiology of the voice, esophagus, and its sphincters; new concepts in the anatomy and physiology of the antireflux barrier (a new chapter by additional contributors); the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease; laryngopharyngeal reflux and the symptoms and signs associated with peptic mucositis of the larynx and related structures; diagnostic tests; behavioral and medical management; and surgical therapy, including laparoscopic antireflux surgery and endoscopic approaches. This edition incorporates new developments in diagnosis, treatment, and medical and surgical therapies. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Robert T. Sataloff, M.D., D.M.A., F.A.C.S., is a Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and Senior Dean for Clinical Academic Specialties, Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also Adjunct Professor in the departments of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, and on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts. Philip O. Katz is Chairman of the Division of Gastroenterology at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a recognized national authority on esophageal disease. Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, his research interests include all aspects of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. A practicing clinician with active teaching and editorial positions, he is also widely published and is an editorial reviewer for the Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Journal of the American Geriatric Association, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Mary J. Hawkshaw, B.S.N. is Research Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine.

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