Laryngeal Electromyography

With 52 videos and 47 audio files, bringing LEMG concepts and techniques to life!Authored by an esteemed team of international experts, Laryngeal Electromyography: Case Studies is the first-of-its-kind book to present multidisciplinary cases on the clinical application of laryngeal electromyography (LEMG), including key concepts and principles of LEMG interpretation. It discusses diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to treating voice disorders. It also describes electrode placement, signal interpretation, and analysis techniques specific to each of the laryngeal muscles. The book highlights how LEMG is used to diagnose neuromuscular diseases of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles, generalized neurologic disorders, monitor ongoing treatment plans, and determine the effectiveness of interventions. The text includes 21 detailed and illustrated case examples with multimedia, showing how LEMG guides patients and physicians in clinical practice to evaluate a variety of problems, including differentiating vocal fold paralysis from mechanical fixation, laryngeal myopathy, myasthenia gravis, motor neuron disease, and others. It also includes instruction and nuances of laryngeal EMG for intraoperative nerve monitoring and needle guidance during the injection of botulinum toxin.This essential guide empowers otolaryngologists, laryngologists, and voice specialists to harness the full potential of LEMG for diagnosing and managing voice disorders. Whether you are experienced in LEMG or considering its incorporation into your practice, this book offers invaluable insights and case descriptions from experts, sharing their hands-on expertise to enhance patient outcomes and clinical decision-making.

Peiyun Zhuang, MD, obtained her medical degree in clinical medicine from Fujian Medical University and master’s degree in voice science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States. Her training in voice medicine was undertaken at the School of Medicine, Drexel University, United States. Following her graduation, she established the Department of Voice Medicine at Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University with a focus on clinical practice, scientific research, and treatment of patients with voice disorders. Dr. Zhuang is currently the director of the Department of Voice Medicine at Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University; director of the Institute of Voice Medicine of the School of Medicine, Xiamen University; director of Xiamen Key Laboratory of Voice; chairman of the Otorhinolaryngology Committee and the Voice Specialist Committee of the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine; vice-chairman of the Voice Medicine Division of the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association; and a standing committee member of the advisory board, The Voice Foundation.Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS, is Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Academic Specialties, Drexel University College of Medicine. He also holds Adjunct Professorships in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; and he is on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts. He serves as Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir. Dr. Sataloff is also a professional singer and singing teacher. He holds an undergraduate degree from Haverford College in Music Theory and Composition; graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; received a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from Combs College of Music; and he completed Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sataloff is Chair of the Boards of Directors of the Voice Foundation and of the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He also has served as Chair of the Board of Governors of Graduate Hospital; President of the American Laryngological Association, the International Association of Phonosurgery, the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology, Vice President of the Eastern Section of the Triological Society, and in numerous other leadership positions. Dr. Sataloff is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Voice; Editor Emeritus of Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; Associate Editor of the Journal of Singing; on the Editorial Board of Medical Problems of Performing Artists and is an editorial reviewer for numerous otolaryngology journals. He is a member of the Editorial Panel of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Per