Reflux Laryngitis and Related Disorders

This third edition presents a concise, practical overview of the many manifestations of an extremely common but often under-diagnosed condition, which can have serious consequences if left untreated. It details the latest developments in the field, including improved safety measures and equipment designed to both diagnose and monitor patients. Also featured is coverage of the significant amount of research in drug treatment protocols in the last few years. Thoroughly updated, and expanded, the new edition includes a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of phonation, esophageal function, and gastroesophageal reflux. It examines the symptoms associated with both typical GERD and atypical (extra-esophageal) reflux, including laryngopharyngeal reflux, and explains their relevance to differential diagnosis. It reviews the latest research data on diagnostic testing paradigms and medical and surgical treatment.

Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Graduate Hospital, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Voice Foundation, Faculty, Academy of Vocal Arts, Faculty, The Curtis Institute of Music, Chairman, American Institute for Voice and Ear Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Donald O. Castell, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of Esophageal Disorders Program, Medical University of South Carolina Philip O. Katz, MD, Chairman, Division of Gastroenterology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia Dahlia M. Sataloff, MD, Chairman, Department of Surgery, The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia