Phoniatrics I

This volume of Phoniatrics I provides essential insights into voice and language disorders, aiming to standardize training and improve patient care across Europe.

This first volume of Phoniatrics I serves as a comprehensive resource that draws on the specialized insights and extensive clinical experience of phoniatric experts. It aims to establish a foundation for developing unified European training standards in phoniatrics, ensuring high-quality care for patients across all age groups. The interdisciplinary nature of phoniatrics is highlighted by contributions from various medical and non-medical fields, enriching the content and providing a holistic view of the subject.

Focusing on voice disorders and language and hearing development issues, Phoniatrics I delves into a wide array of communication losses. Each type of disorder is examined in detail, addressing fundamental concepts while offering guidance on diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and prognosis. The introductory section lays out the basics of phoniatrics, making the content accessible to a broad audience.

Readers will find numerous color photographs and tables that enhance understanding, along with supplementary electronic materials, including audio and video examples. This volume is designed not only for residents and practitioners in phoniatrics but also for ENT physicians, medical students, logopedists, and speech and language pathologists and therapists, making it a valuable addition to the field of communication disorders.