Dysphagia 101
Dysphagia is defined as “difficulty swallowing.”
What is FEES?
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
Scheduling
Scheduling is Easy!
We provide services in East Texas, Houston, Beaumont, and Tyler!
- We provide services in East Texas, Houston, Beaumont, Tyler
- Scheduling typically occurs within 24-72 hours from receiving the referral
- Multiple patients are not needed in order to schedule-we can come for one
- No radiation exposure with FEES
- Patient eats normal food
- No barium or barium-associated constipation
- No waiting to be cleared from isolation precautions
- Can be used on patients with mechanical ventilation
- Can be performed at bedside
We bring quality, convenience, and cost savings, to instrumental swallowing evaluations.
FEES vs MBSS
FEES has demonstrated a sensitivity equal to or greater than MBSS in determining whether a patient is exhibiting penetration, aspiration, delay in swallowing initiation and pharyngeal residue.
Greg Crow, M.S. CCC-SLP
Dysphagia View 360 is an extension of Greg’s continued commitment to meet the needs of his community by providing high quality, cost-effective, and convenient swallow studies.