Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS, is professor and chairman in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and senior associate dean for Clinical Academic Specialties at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also adjunct professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University; as well as on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts. Dr. Sataloff is a professional singer and singing teacher and served as conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir for nearly four decades. He holds an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition from Haverford College, medical degree from Jefferson Medical College--Thomas Jefferson University, and doctor of musical arts in voice performance from Combs College of Music. He completed his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sataloff is chairman of the boards of directors of the Voice Foundation and the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Voice and Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, associate editor of the Journal of Singing, and on the editorial boards of numerous otolaryngology journals. He has written more than 700 publications, including 40 books. His medical practice is limited to care of the professional voice and otology/neurotology/skull base surgery.

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• Chapter 1. Introduction, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 2. Formation of the Larynx: From Hox Genes to Critical Periods, Jeffrey T. Laitman, Drew M. Noden, and Thomas R. Van de Water; Chapter 3. Laryngeal Embryology and Vocal Development, David H. Henick and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 4. Genetics of the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff and Mary J. Hawkshaw; Chapter 5. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 6. Arytenoid Movement, James A. Letson, Jr. and Renny Tatchell; Chapter 7. The Microanatomy of the Vocal Fold Musculature, Ira Sanders; Chapter 8. Laryngeal Neurophysiology, Christy L. Ludlow; Chapter 9. Music and the Brain, Thomas Swirsky-Sacchetti, Robert Rider, Michael E. Keesler, and Steven Mandel; Chapter 10. Cellular and Molecular Mechanics of Aging in the Vocal Fold, Ashley P. O'Connell Ferster and Leslie T. Malmgren; Chapter 11. An Overview of Laryngeal Function For Voice Production, R. J. Baken; Chapter 12. Laryngeal Function During Phonation, Ronald C. Scherer; Chapter 13. Vocal Tract Resonance, Johan Sundberg; Chapter 14. Chaos in Voice Research, Rajeev Bhatia, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Mary J. Hawkshaw; Chapter 15. Dynamical Disorders of Voice: A Chaotic Perspective on Vocal Irregularities, R. J. Baken; Chapter 16. Patient History, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 17. Physical Examination, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 18. The Clinical Voice Laboratory, Jonathan J. Romak, Reinhardt J. Heuer, Mary J. Hawkshaw, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 19. Voice and Forensics, Harry F. Hollien; Chapter 20. High-Speed Digital Imaging, Matthias Echternach; Chapter 21. Transnasal Esophagoscopy; Nancy L. Solowski and Gregory N. Postma; Chapter 22. Laryngeal Electromyography, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Steven Mandel, and Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah; Chapter 23. Clinical Applications of Laryngeal Electromyography: Case Studies, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 24. Electrophysiological Monitoring of Laryngeal Nerves During Anterior Neck Surgery, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Jeffrey Liaw, and Mary J. Hawkshaw; Chapter 25. Laryngeal Photography and Videography, Eiji Yanagisawa, Ken Yanagisawa, and H. Steven Sims; Chapter 26. Laryngeal Computed Tomography; Jean Abitbol, Albert Castro, Rodolphe Gombergh, and Patrick Abitbol; Chapter 27. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Voice Production System, Matthias Echternach; Chapter 28. New Dimensions in Measuring Voice Treatment Outcomes and Quality of Life, Michael S. Benninger, Mausumi N. Syamal, Glendon M. Gardner, and Barbara H. Jacobson; Chapter 29. Common Medical Diagnoses and Treatments in Patients with Voice Disorders: An Introduction and Overview, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Mary J. Hawkshaw, and Jonathan B. Sataloff; Chapter 30. The Effects of Age on the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Karen M. Kost, and Sue Ellen Linville; Chapter 31. Pediatric Voice Disorders, Alexander Manteghi, Amy L. Rutt, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Caren J. Sokolow; Chapter 32. Hearing Loss in Singers and Other Musicians, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Brian McGovern, Joseph Sataloff, and Morgan A. Selleck; Chapter 33. Impact of Auditory Systems on Phonation, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 34. Psychological Aspects of Voice Disorders, Deborah Caputo Rosen, Reinhardt J. Heuer, David A. Sasso, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 35. Cough and the Unified Airway, Rupali N. Shah and Kenneth W. Altman; Chapter 36. Sleep and the Vocal Performer, Joanne E. Getsy, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Julie A. Wang; Chapter 37. Neurologic Disorders Affecting the Voice in Performance, Linda Dahl, Jessica W. Lim, Steven Mandel, Reena Gupta, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 38. Vocal Fold Paresis and Paralysis, Adam D. Rubin and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 39. Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis, Michael S. Benninger and Glendon M. Gardener; Chapter 40. Spasmodic Dysphonia, Aaron J. Jaworek, Daniel A. Deems, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 41. Botulinum Toxin in Otolaryngology, Julia A. Pfaff, Michael C. Neuenschwander, Edmund A. Pribitkin, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 42. The Neurology of Stuttering, Savita Kumari, Rebecca Spain, Steven Mandel, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 43. Dysphagia, Ashley P. O'Connell Ferster and Amanda Hu; Chapter 44. Voice Therapy, Bridget Rose, Michelle R. Horman, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 45. Voice Rest, Adam D. Rubin, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Susan E. Cline, and Karen M. Lyons; Chapter 46. The Singing Voice Specialist, Margaret M. Baroody, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Linda M. Carroll; Chapter 47. The Role of the Acting-Voice Trainer in Medical Care of Professional Voice Users; Sharon L. Freed, Bonnie N. Raphael, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 48. Exercise Physiology: Perspective for Vocal Training, Mary J. Sandage and Matthew Hoch; Chapter 49. Voice Surgery, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Chapter 50. Safety of Laryngology Procedures Commonly Performed in the Office, Georges Ziade, Aaron J. Jaworek, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 51. Laryngeal Reinnervation: Traditional Approaches, Harvey M. Tucker; Chapter 52. Reinnervation: New Frontiers, Jean-Paul Marie; Chapter 53. Cricoarytenoid and Cricothyroid Joint Injury: Evaluation and Treatment, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 54. Voice Impairment, Disability, Handicap, and Medical-Legal Evaluation, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 55. Voice Horizons, John S. Rubin and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Appendix IV; Appendix V; Appendix VI; Glossary; Index.

Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS, is professor and chairman in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and senior associate dean for Clinical Academic Specialties at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also adjunct professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University; as well as on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts. Dr. Sataloff is a professional singer and singing teacher and served as conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir for nearly four decades. He holds an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition from Haverford College, medical degree from Jefferson Medical College--Thomas Jefferson University, and doctor of musical arts in voice performance from Combs College of Music. He completed his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sataloff is chairman of the boards of directors of the Voice Foundation and the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Voice and Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, associate editor of the Journal of Singing, and on the editorial boards of numerous otolaryngology journals. He has written more than 700 publications, including 40 books. His medical practice is limited to care of the professional voice and otology/neurotology/skull base surgery.

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• Chapter 1. Introduction, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 2. Formation of the Larynx: From Hox Genes to Critical Periods, Jeffrey T. Laitman, Drew M. Noden, and Thomas R. Van de Water; Chapter 3. Laryngeal Embryology and Vocal Development, David H. Henick and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 4. Genetics of the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff and Mary J. Hawkshaw; Chapter 5. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 6. Arytenoid Movement, James A. Letson, Jr. and Renny Tatchell; Chapter 7. The Microanatomy of the Vocal Fold Musculature, Ira Sanders; Chapter 8. Laryngeal Neurophysiology, Christy L. Ludlow; Chapter 9. Music and the Brain, Thomas Swirsky-Sacchetti, Robert Rider, Michael E. Keesler, and Steven Mandel; Chapter 10. Cellular and Molecular Mechanics of Aging in the Vocal Fold, Ashley P. O'Connell Ferster and Leslie T. Malmgren; Chapter 11. An Overview of Laryngeal Function For Voice Production, R. J. Baken; Chapter 12. Laryngeal Function During Phonation, Ronald C. Scherer; Chapter 13. Vocal Tract Resonance, Johan Sundberg; Chapter 14. Chaos in Voice Research, Rajeev Bhatia, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Mary J. Hawkshaw; Chapter 15. Dynamical Disorders of Voice: A Chaotic Perspective on Vocal Irregularities, R. J. Baken; Chapter 16. Patient History, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 17. Physical Examination, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 18. The Clinical Voice Laboratory, Jonathan J. Romak, Reinhardt J. Heuer, Mary J. Hawkshaw, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 19. Voice and Forensics, Harry F. Hollien; Chapter 20. High-Speed Digital Imaging, Matthias Echternach; Chapter 21. Transnasal Esophagoscopy; Nancy L. Solowski and Gregory N. Postma; Chapter 22. Laryngeal Electromyography, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Steven Mandel, and Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah; Chapter 23. Clinical Applications of Laryngeal Electromyography: Case Studies, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 24. Electrophysiological Monitoring of Laryngeal Nerves During Anterior Neck Surgery, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Jeffrey Liaw, and Mary J. Hawkshaw; Chapter 25. Laryngeal Photography and Videography, Eiji Yanagisawa, Ken Yanagisawa, and H. Steven Sims; Chapter 26. Laryngeal Computed Tomography; Jean Abitbol, Albert Castro, Rodolphe Gombergh, and Patrick Abitbol; Chapter 27. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Voice Production System, Matthias Echternach; Chapter 28. New Dimensions in Measuring Voice Treatment Outcomes and Quality of Life, Michael S. Benninger, Mausumi N. Syamal, Glendon M. Gardner, and Barbara H. Jacobson; Chapter 29. Common Medical Diagnoses and Treatments in Patients with Voice Disorders: An Introduction and Overview, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Mary J. Hawkshaw, and Jonathan B. Sataloff; Chapter 30. The Effects of Age on the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Karen M. Kost, and Sue Ellen Linville; Chapter 31. Pediatric Voice Disorders, Alexander Manteghi, Amy L. Rutt, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Caren J. Sokolow; Chapter 32. Hearing Loss in Singers and Other Musicians, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Brian McGovern, Joseph Sataloff, and Morgan A. Selleck; Chapter 33. Impact of Auditory Systems on Phonation, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 34. Psychological Aspects of Voice Disorders, Deborah Caputo Rosen, Reinhardt J. Heuer, David A. Sasso, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 35. Cough and the Unified Airway, Rupali N. Shah and Kenneth W. Altman; Chapter 36. Sleep and the Vocal Performer, Joanne E. Getsy, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Julie A. Wang; Chapter 37. Neurologic Disorders Affecting the Voice in Performance, Linda Dahl, Jessica W. Lim, Steven Mandel, Reena Gupta, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 38. Vocal Fold Paresis and Paralysis, Adam D. Rubin and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 39. Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis, Michael S. Benninger and Glendon M. Gardener; Chapter 40. Spasmodic Dysphonia, Aaron J. Jaworek, Daniel A. Deems, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 41. Botulinum Toxin in Otolaryngology, Julia A. Pfaff, Michael C. Neuenschwander, Edmund A. Pribitkin, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 42. The Neurology of Stuttering, Savita Kumari, Rebecca Spain, Steven Mandel, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 43. Dysphagia, Ashley P. O'Connell Ferster and Amanda Hu; Chapter 44. Voice Therapy, Bridget Rose, Michelle R. Horman, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 45. Voice Rest, Adam D. Rubin, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Susan E. Cline, and Karen M. Lyons; Chapter 46. The Singing Voice Specialist, Margaret M. Baroody, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Linda M. Carroll; Chapter 47. The Role of the Acting-Voice Trainer in Medical Care of Professional Voice Users; Sharon L. Freed, Bonnie N. Raphael, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 48. Exercise Physiology: Perspective for Vocal Training, Mary J. Sandage and Matthew Hoch; Chapter 49. Voice Surgery, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Chapter 50. Safety of Laryngology Procedures Commonly Performed in the Office, Georges Ziade, Aaron J. Jaworek, and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 51. Laryngeal Reinnervation: Traditional Approaches, Harvey M. Tucker; Chapter 52. Reinnervation: New Frontiers, Jean-Paul Marie; Chapter 53. Cricoarytenoid and Cricothyroid Joint Injury: Evaluation and Treatment, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 54. Voice Impairment, Disability, Handicap, and Medical-Legal Evaluation, Robert Thayer Sataloff; Chapter 55. Voice Horizons, John S. Rubin and Robert Thayer Sataloff; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Appendix IV; Appendix V; Appendix VI; Glossary; Index.