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Phoniatricians and otorhinolaryngologists approaching oropharyngeal dysphagia: an update on FEES.
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- Esophageal and Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Clinical Recommendations From the United European Gastroenterology and European Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility.United European gastroenterology journal · 2025Guideline
- Pharyngeal Residues Scoring through the Yale Pharyngeal Residue Severity Rating Scale (YPRSRS): Efficacy of Training.Dysphagia · 2025Trial
- Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults: Part 2 of a scoping review.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Accuracy of Otolaryngology-performed Simplified Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (S-FEES): A Retrospective Analysis.Dysphagia · 2026Article
- The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) and non-instrumental swallowing measures in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026Article
- Evaluation of effortful swallow in patients with post stroke dysphagia using visual analysis of swallowing efficiency and safety (VASES) protocol.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
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- Cranial Nerve Deficits Predict Pharyngeal Phase Swallowing Impairment in Patients with Neurogenic Dysphagia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Dysphagia · 2025Article
- Post-extubation dysphagia in the ICU-a narrative review: epidemiology, mechanisms and clinical management (Update 2025).Critical care (London, England) · 2025Review
- [Postextubation dysphagia in intensive care unit : Epidemiology, clinical course, and management].Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin · 2025Review
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Late Radiation-Associated Dysphagia: Swallowing Safety, Efficacy, and Dysphagia Phenotype.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Yale Pharyngeal Severity Rating Scale.Dysphagia · 2025Article
- Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1: feasibility, swallowing safety and efficacy, and dysphagia phenotype.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Article
- A Comprehensive Systematic Review on Functional Results, Speech and Swallowing Outcomes after Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Pharyngeal Residue Scoring in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Reliability Comparison and Applicability Among Different Scales.Dysphagia · 2024Article
- Dysphagia characteristics at FEES examination in post-extubation patients with COVID-19.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2024Article
- Swallowing Characteristics in Patients with Multiple System Atrophy Analyzed Using FEES Examination.Dysphagia · 2024Article
- Systematic approach to contextualize findings of flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in neurogenic dysphagia- towards an integrated FEES report.Neurological research and practice · 2024Review
- Flexible endoscopic phonosurgery for treatment of functional sequelae after laryngeal oncologic surgery: a narrative review.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2024Review
- Training to Analyze Functional Parameters with Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: A Scoping Review.Dysphagia · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeOropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a common phenomenon in otorhinolaryngology and phoniatrics. As both sub-disciplines have a strong tradition and clinical experience in endoscopic assessment of the upper aerodigestive tract, the implementation of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) was an almost self-evident evolution. This review aims to provide an update on FEES and the role of phoniatricians and otorhinolaryngologists using FEES in Europe.
methodsA narrative review of the literature was performed by experts in the field of FEES both in the clinical context and in the field of scientific research.
resultsFEES is the first-choice OD assessment technique for both phoniatricians and otorhinolaryngologists. FEES is becoming increasingly popular because of its usefulness, safety, low costs, wide applicability, and feasibility in different clinical settings. FEES can be performed by health professionals of varying disciplines, once adequate knowledge and skills are acquired. FEES aims to determine OD nature and severity and can provide diagnostic information regarding the underlying etiology. The direct effect of therapeutic interventions can be evaluated using FEES, contributing to design the OD management plan. Standardization of FEES protocols and metrics is still lacking. Technological innovation regarding image resolution, frame rate frequency, endoscopic light source specifications, and endoscopic rotation range has contributed to an increased diagnostic accuracy.
conclusionThe rising number of phoniatricians and otorhinolaryngologists performing FEES contributes to the early detection and treatment of OD in an aging European population. Nevertheless, a multidisciplinary approach together with other disciplines is crucial for the success of OD management.
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