Laryngeal Evaluation: Indirect Laryngoscopy to High-Speed Digital Imaging

by Katherine A. Kendall (Editor), Rebecca J. Leonard (Editor)

Overview

This comprehensive, full-color reference provides a thorough overview of the most recent advances in laryngeal imaging technology combined with all of the information readers need to interpret findings and successfully manage patients with voice disorders.After a solid introduction to laryngeal anatomy and physiology, separate sections cover the entire spectrum of laryngeal imaging systems. The authors place special emphasis on the interpretation of abnormal vibratory characteristics through practical discussion of the differential diagnosis of specific abnormalities and the impact of various types of laryngeal pathology on the vocal cords. The additional content on the Thieme's MediaCenter features high-quality video clips of vocal fold vibration that clearly demonstrate every pathology and evaluation technique cited in the text. Each clip is cross-referenced to a specific location in the book for maximum accessibility. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this book will help speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, and trainees in those specialties acquire the necessary skills to enable them to expand their practices to incorporate laryngeal imaging procedures in the clinical setting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604062731
Publisher:	Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	324
File size:	22 MB
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About the Author

Director, Voice Clinic, Otolaryngology Section, Minneapolis VA Medical Center; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Clinical Director, Voice and Swallowing Center; Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California - Davis Medical Center; Sacramento, California; USA

Editorial Reviews

An excellent resource for practicing otolaryngologist and speech language pathologists. The clear description of laryngeal anatomy and physiology of voice production provides a strong foundation for the subsequent chapters on laryngeal imaging...[accompanying] DVD...is a much appreciated addition to the static (though wonderful) picture references in the book...high quality photographs...a wonderful atlas...a very well written resource.—The Laryngoscope

"Well written, succinct, and clear...great illustrations and photos...the DVD is a great adjunct to the book…this comprehensive reference provides a thorough overview of laryngeal imaging technology."—Doody's Review

"[This] would be a useful addition to the academic library of otolaryngoligists."—Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Alice Lin, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This review of laryngeal examination and imaging techniques in the evaluation of the pathologic larynx focuses on the interpretation of indirect laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, videostroboscopy, and high-speed laryngeal imaging.
Purpose: It is intended as a teaching textbook for clinicians in training and a reference for practicing clinicians. The book is written from both the perspective of the otolaryngologist and the speech pathologist to encourage a multidisciplinary approach.
Audience: Residents and fellows in training for otolaryngology/laryngology, practicing clinicians, and speech-language pathologists are the intended audience.
Features: In addition to focusing on the interpretation of the different types of laryngeal imaging, the book also contains a few chapters on the most common vocal cord pathologies such as persistent glottic opening, vocal cord lesions, and vibratory abnormalities. The book is well written, succinct, and clear, and contains great illustrations and photos. The DVD is a great adjunct to the book.
Assessment: The treatment of vocal cord pathologies is highly dependent on subtleties found on laryngeal imaging. This comprehensive reference provides a thorough overview of laryngeal imaging technology.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer: Alice Lin, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This review of laryngeal examination and imaging techniques in the evaluation of the pathologic larynx focuses on the interpretation of indirect laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, videostroboscopy, and high-speed laryngeal imaging.
Purpose: It is intended as a teaching textbook for clinicians in training and a reference for practicing clinicians. The book is written from both the perspective of the otolaryngologist and the speech pathologist to encourage a multidisciplinary approach.
Audience: Residents and fellows in training for otolaryngology/laryngology, practicing clinicians, and speech-language pathologists are the intended audience.
Features: In addition to focusing on the interpretation of the different types of laryngeal imaging, the book also contains a few chapters on the most common vocal cord pathologies such as persistent glottic opening, vocal cord lesions, and vibratory abnormalities. The book is well written, succinct, and clear, and contains great illustrations and photos. The DVD is a great adjunct to the book.
Assessment: The treatment of vocal cord pathologies is highly dependent on subtleties found on laryngeal imaging. This comprehensive reference provides a thorough overview of laryngeal imaging technology.

Doody Reviews