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Using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing to detect laryngeal penetration and aspiration in infants in the neonatal intensive care unit

To evaluate the safety of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and the reliability of both FEES and a videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) in identifying laryngeal penetration ...
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Table 1 - Indications, contraindications and limitations of VFSS

1. To identify normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the swallow. 2. To evaluate integrity of airway protection before, during, and after swallowing. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of ...