Gauri Mankekar

Assistant Professor

Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

Latest Contribution

Ideal terminology for unexplained paediatric language problems

1 November 2014 | | ENTA-Speech and Language Therapy, Paediatric ENT, ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | DSM-5, diagnosis, labels, specific language impairment, terminology

This paper aims to open a discussion about the different labels being used to refer to children’s unexplained language impairments. A wide range of terminology has been applied creating confusion, impeding progress of research and access to appropriate services. For...

3D ultrasonography for evaluation of muscles following facial palsy

1 September 2014 | | 3D-Sonography, Facial musculature, Facial nerve, Facial palsy, Reconstructive surgery

Reconstructive surgery for facial nerve palsies is not recommended beyond two to three years after a degenerative facial nerve lesion. Since the time course of muscle atrophy is variable, this timeline is a rough guideline. The only assessment method currently...

Early intensive aphasia therapy in stroke patients

1 September 2014 | | Very Early Rehabilitation, aphasia, stroke

The impact of aphasia following stroke is devastating. Very early aphasia rehabilitation studies have been the subject of ongoing debate. This paper describes the comparison of a very early aphasia therapy regimen with a historical ‘usual care’ control group after...