What is FEES for dysphagia?

A fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) test is a procedure used to assess how well you swallow. During the procedure, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) passes a thin, flexible instrument through your nose. Then the SLP views parts of your throat as you swallow.

What is Videofluoroscopic swallow study?

A Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), also known as a Modified Barium Swallow (MBS), is a procedure a speech pathologist completes in order to evaluate the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity, pharynx, and screening of the esophagus.

What is fee machine?

Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a detailed swallowing assessment using a camera called an endoscope. What does it involve? A team of two people will carry out the examination. This is usually two speech and language therapists or a speech and language therapist and a doctor.

When do you use VFSS vs FEES?

FEES provides several benefits in comparison to VFSS, namely that it can be done speedily, even at the bedside, it requires minimal positioning of the patient, it is less expensive, and it involves no radiation exposure.

Can fees detect silent aspiration?

The FEES, done at bedside, avoids irradiation exposure, is repeatable as often as necessary, uses regular food, can be videotaped for review, and is a patient-friendly method of identifying silent aspiration.

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