GuidelineEuropean radiology2025
ESSD-ESGAR best practice position statements on the technical performance of videofluoroscopic swallowing studies in adult patients with swallowing disorders.
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- Dysphagia Phenotypes in COVID-19 Pneumonia Versus Aspiration Pneumonia: A Retrospective Quantitative Videofluoroscopic Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
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- Automated identification of bolus types in modified barium swallow studies using deep learning: a preliminary study.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
- What About Foods? The Influence of Food Texture on the Safety, Timing, Kinematics, and Efficiency of Pharyngeal Phase Swallowing in Healthy Adults.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2026Article
- Effect of Fluid Thickening with a Gum-Based Thickening Product in Older Patients with Structural or Mild Oropharyngeal Dysphagia.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Investigation of radiation doses to the eyes of patients and medical staff during a videofluoroscopic swallowing study: a phantom study.Radiological physics and technology · 2026Article
- Thickened Liquids Improve Infant Swallow Function as Measured by Penetration-Aspiration Scale Score on Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study.Pediatric pulmonology · 2025Article
- Multimodal neuroimaging protocol to explore the neural mechanisms of Tiao Shen Li Yan acupuncture in post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial.Frontiers in neurologyArticle
- Application of intelligent technologies for dysphagia risk prediction: A scoping review.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
objectivesVideofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS) remain the gold standard for the instrumental assessment of oropharyngeal swallowing disorders alongside flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), requiring a high standard of quality and correct implementation. The current best practice position statements aim to guide the clinical practice of VFSS in individuals experiencing swallowing disorders. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn international expert consensus panel with expertise in oropharyngeal dysphagia, comprised of radiologists, speech-language therapists, otolaryngologists, and other professionals in the field, convened by the European Society of Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) and the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR), developed best practice position statements. They were established using an online Delphi methodology involving an online panel discussion and item preparation and three consecutive rounds. Consensus was reached when ≥ 80% of the participants agreed on a specific recommendation.
resultsEighteen best practice position statements were formulated, thereby establishing standard recommendations on the technical performance of VFSS. They cover VFSS planning, correct implementation, documentation, radiation protection, equipment and maintenance, and education and training.
conclusionThese position statements summarise the panel's deliberations and recommendations in performing VFSS, representing the agreed consensus of experts from ESSD and ESGAR. They provide a structured framework for optimising and standardising the performance of VFSS in patients with swallowing disorders. KEY POINTS: Question Significant regional and national differences in clinical practice when performing VFSS highlight the need for interdisciplinary recommendations to optimise patient care. Findings Eighteen statements were developed by representatives of the ESSD and the ESGAR. Clinical relevance These best practice position statements on the technical performance of VFSS may serve as a basis for standardising the procedure and ensuring high-quality service.
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