Whilst MSAC is now 2 and ½ years old, and in that time has been providing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary consultative and treatment service for swallowing disorders, we have always wanted to be able to provide stand-alone swallow diagnostic tests to patients, where the answer to a particular diagnostic question is all that is requested/required.
With the increasing concern regarding the side effects of long-term Proton Pump Inhibitors, and more recently, ranitidine, there is an increasing need and role for objective reflux testing, as many patients and prescribers are reluctant to commit to long-term anti-reflux medication on clinical grounds alone. Gastroscopy and nasendoscopy are not reliable diagnostic tests for
Claire Stanley, one of our MSAC Speech Pathologists, recently presented her research at the Asia- Pacific Frontiers of Laryngology Conference in Singapore. Her research study investigated the use of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) to detect aspiration during Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). The conference was well attended with 335 delegates from 32 countries.
Given the growing concern regarding the long-term side effects of Proton Pump Inhibitor Medication use, and the introduction of new reflux testing technologies such as Oral Salivary Pepsin Enzyme testing, and pharyngeal 24 hour pH impedance probes, the Melbourne Swallow Analysis Centre is currently actively recruiting patients for a prospective study comparing the gold
Here you will find simple information sheets on non-surgical treatments, therapies and strategies that your MSAC team may recommend to help you with your swallowing condition. Texture Modified Diet and Fluids Safe Swallowing Strategies Swallowing Exercises
Here you will find information on pre-surgery preparation and advice, and post-surgery instructions, when you undergo a procedure or surgery with one of our MSAC surgeons. This is designed to be an adjunct to your detailed in-person discussion you have with the MSAC team. Microlaryngoscopy – General Anaesthetic Microlaryngoscopy – Local Anaesthetic
Formalising and building on much of what our multi-disciplinary team already do at MVAC & MSAC, we will soon be launching our Melbourne Upper Airway Analysis Centre (MAAC) website. A portal and resource for the evaluation and treatment of structural and functional upper airway disorders affecting patients’ breathing; from Vocal Cord Dysfunction to Subglottic
