Deglutition

The purpose of writing this book is to discuss the updated information on voice and swallowing disorders. The book has been written by international authors and experts in this field. You will find not only clinical aspects but also basic science aspects of voice and swallowing disorders.

This book presents a comprehensive approach to treating dysphagia that has been successfully applied in actual rehabilitation settings. Its main purposes are firstly to equip readers with a strong conceptual understanding of swallowing evaluation and treatment, secondly to provide guidance on the procedure of practical comprehensive dysphagia rehabilitation in real-world settings, and thirdly to update readers on the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Première cause de handicap acquis chez l'adulte, l'accident vasculaire cérébral, ou AVC, peut brutalement faire disparaître ou empêcher, de façon temporaire ou non, un grand nombre de capacités de la vie quotidienne, dans des domaines physiques ou intellectuels très divers : la marche, la déglutition, la planification, la lecture, la préhension, etc.