Pediatric dysphagia is a problem that requires the collaboration of various scientific disciplines such as pediatric otolaryngology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, speech pathology, and occupational therapy. Feeding is an integral part of socialization and bonding between infants and parents.

Feeding development disorders can be extremely burdensome for families both emotionally and financially. Children with dysphagia are patients who pose the greatest challenge even for doctors specializing in their care.

The book incorporates the perspectives of clinical professionals from many specialties who care for these patients, including otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and lactation consultants, which are important to consider according to the individual characteristics and needs of each patient.

It also presents the advantages and potential limitations of various diagnostic methods. Finally, it highlights the current clinical challenges and controversies in managing pediatric dysphagia. The authors aim for this work to encourage the fruitful exchange of ideas and knowledge among specialties, promote further research in this area, and serve as a valuable reference guide for both students and professionals.

Contents

1. Embryology and anatomy
2. Maturation of infant oral feeding skills
3. Clinical assessment of breastfeeding infants with dysphagia: From the perspective of the lactation consultant
4. Clinical assessment of feeding-swallowing: Overview for healthcare providers
5. The video fluoroscopic swallow study: Introduction, limitations, and challenges
6. Who should handle the endoscope during the flexible endoscopic swallow assessment process
7. Flexible endoscopic swallow assessment: Evaluation of dysphagia in breastfeeding patients
8. Use of bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage in assessing chronic aspiration in the lungs
9. Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric dysphagia: Radiology
10. Oromotor therapy
11. Adaptive feeding techniques and positioning: From the perspective of the occupational therapist
12. Treatment of dysphagia: From the perspective of the speech pathologist
13. Ankyloglossia and dysphagia
14. Type 1 laryngobronchial clefts
15. Laryngomalacia, surgery in the supraglottic space, and feeding and swallowing disorders: Is there a connection?
16. Vocal cord paralysis and dysphagia: Challenges and controversies
17. Dysfunction of the cricopharyngeal muscle in children
18. Esophageal dysphagia
19. The impact of non-oral feeding methods on the development of feeding
20. Management of secretions
21. Dysphagia in patients with craniofacial anomalies
22. Psychological and behavioral disorders in dysfunctional feeding: Identification and management
23. The role of the multidisciplinary program in managing respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders
Index