Swallowing Assessment (FEES) Setup
About Swallowing Assessment (FEES) Setup
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is an advanced swallowing assessment procedure used to evaluate swallowing safety and throat function. The setup helps identify swallowing disorders, aspiration risk, and feeding difficulties. It...
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is an advanced swallowing assessment procedure used to evaluate swallowing safety and throat function. The setup helps identify swallowing disorders, aspiration risk, and feeding difficulties. It is commonly used in ENT, neurology, and rehabilitation care.
Overview
During FEES, a flexible endoscope is inserted through the nose to observe swallowing directly while the patient consumes food or liquids of different consistencies. The assessment evaluates: Swallowing coordination Aspiration risk Vocal cord function Airway protection Throat muscle movement FEES helps guide swallowing rehabilitation and dietary recommendations.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Swallowing Assessment (FEES) Setup
- ⦾ Difficulty swallowing
- ⦾ Choking during eating
- ⦾ Recurrent coughing while swallowing
- ⦾ Food sticking sensation
- ⦾ Recurrent aspiration pneumonia
Recovery & Outlook
FEES assessment improves diagnosis of swallowing disorders and helps prevent aspiration-related complications, improving long-term nutrition and safety.
Risks
- ⦾ Mild nasal discomfort
- ⦾ Temporary gag reflex
- ⦾ Minor nasal bleeding
- ⦾ Sneezing or throat irritation
- ⦾ Rare aspiration during testing
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Follow swallowing safety recommendations carefully
- ⦾ Continue speech and swallowing therapy if advised
- ⦾ Maintain proper nutrition and hydration
- ⦾ Attend follow-up evaluations regularly
- ⦾ Report worsening swallowing difficulty immediately
Doctors Who Perform Swallowing Assessment (FEES) Setup
Meet experienced ent (ear, nose & throat) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform swallowing assessment (fees) setup.
Dr Pooja Somanath
MBBS , DLO ,DNB ,MNAMS
KMC: 92865
Consultant Pediatrician
Dr Spoorthy Itagi
MBBS, DLO (GOLD MEDAL) DNB
KMC: 105550
CONSULTANT ENT SURGEON
Dr kirthi kiran
MBBS, MS
KMC: 112127
CONSULTANT ENT & HEAD NECK SURGEON
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