Miller, Robert M. 1946-

Dysphagia in neuromuscular diseases / Robert M. Miller and Deanna Britton. - 1 online resource (211 pages) : illustrations. - Clinical dysphagia series . - Clinical dysphagia series. .

"A volume in the clinical dysphagia series."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Purpose and scope -- Definitions and classification -- Neural basis for swallowing and dysphagia -- Clinical swallowing examination -- Respiratory system and examination -- The use of instrumental examinations in neuromuscular diseases -- Principles of intervention in neuromuscular disease -- Muscle disease -- Neuromuscular junction disease -- Peripheral nerve disease -- Motor neuron disease -- Demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS).

9781597567060 (e-book)


Deglutition disorders--Diagnosis.
Deglutition disorders--Treatment.
Neuromuscular diseases--Complications.


Electronic books.

RC815.2 / .M55 2011eb

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