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The aims of Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) are: 2.1 To provide an objective and dynamic investigation of the anatomical and physiological aspects of oral, pharyngeal and upper esophageal phases of swallowing. 2.2 To identify the occurrence and degree of aspiration / penetration, and the corresponding airway protection integrity.
Preparing for a Swallow Study. What is a swallow study? A swallow study is a non-invasive procedure that uses x-rays to look at your child’s swallow. Both a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and radiologist will be involved in this study. This picture shows the mouth and throat areas we’ll be looking at, based on your child’s age:
The Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), also known as the modified barium swallow, is a dynamic fluoroscopic imaging examination, suitable for individuals of all ages, referred with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). VFSS enables visualisation and recording of the contrast bolus passage in real
Only instrumental assessments (modified barium swallow study or flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) can give concrete evidence of aspiration and swallowing anatomy or physiology. But clinical swallow evaluations are still very helpful! They can: Determine the clinical presence of swallowing deficits; Diagnose dysphagia
Major clinical indications to proceed with a VFSS: 1. Specific concerns for esophageal problems. 2. Specific concerns for oral problems. 3. Assess for specific oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal anatomical changes contributing to dysphagia (e.g., Zenker’s diverticulum, fistula). Major clinical indications to proceed with a FEES: 1.
A videofluoroscopic swallow study may be considered for your child if several of the following issues occur regularly: Frequent choking. Cough or gagging during meals. Trouble handling saliva. Gurgly respiration. Chronic respiratory problems (such as pneumonia) Very fussy eating behaviors. Difficulty directing food to be swallowed.
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Sep 9, 2019 · Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are expected to make evidence-based recommendations, thus guiding practice and reducing unwarranted variation. CPGs are particularly helpful in guiding complex procedures such as the Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) for the assessment of dysphagia, but there is a suspected high level of variability among them. To explore the extent of this variation ...
