dysphagia matters

EP 40: Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with Heather Starmer


Listen Later

Curious about one of the gold standards in swallowing assessment? Join us for an insightful discussion about Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with our guest Prof. Heather Starmer. This episode offers valuable perspectives for both those new to FEES and those looking to enhance their current practice, as Heather shares practical knowledge gained from years in the field.

We explore the sometimes overlooked aspects of FEES preparation, consider how FEES and videofluoroscopy can complement each other rather than compete, and discuss common challenges in interpretation that many clinicians face. Heather also reflects on emerging developments that might shape dysphagia assessment in the coming years. Whether you’re just beginning your journey with FEES or use it regularly in your practice, we hope this conversation provides some helpful insights for your work with people with dysphagia.

Literature that we discuss in this episode

  • Vose et al. (2018). A Survey of Clinician Decision Making When Identifying Swallowing Impairments and Determining Treatment. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_JSLHR-S-17-0212
  • Molfenter et al. (2024). Radiographic Magnification on Videofluoroscopy: And Important Variable to Consider for Scaled Analyses of Swallowing. 10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00430
  • Pisegna & Langmore (2016). Parameters of Instrumental Swallowing Evaluations: Describing a Diagnostic Dilemma. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-016-9700-3
  • Curtis et al. (2021). Visual Analysis of Swallowing Efficiency and Safety (VASES): A Standardized Approach to Rating Pharyngeal Residue, Penetration, and Aspiration During FEES. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-021-10293-5
  • Starmer et al. (2021). Adaptation and Validation of the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity for Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: DIGEST-FEES. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_JSLHR-21-00014
  • Neubauer et al. (2015). The Yale Pharyngeal Residue Severity Rating Scale: An Anatomically Defined and Image-Based Tool. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-015-9631-4
  • Kaneoka et al. (2014). The Boston Residue and Clearance Scale: Preliminary Reliability and Validity Testing. https://doi.org/10.1159/000365006
  • The Swallow Symposium: Advocating and Innovating. (2024).

  • ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    dysphagia mattersBy Julia and Jule

    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5

    4.5

    2 ratings


    More shows like dysphagia matters

    View all
    Swallow Your Pride Podcast by Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

    Swallow Your Pride Podcast

    882 Listeners

    Down the Hatch - The Swallowing Podcast by Down the Hatch - The Swallowing Podcast

    Down the Hatch - The Swallowing Podcast

    129 Listeners

    Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster by Plosive

    Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

    2,762 Listeners

    Speak Up by Speak Up: A Speech Pathology Australia Podcast

    Speak Up

    4 Listeners

    ASHA Voices by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    ASHA Voices

    68 Listeners

    Swallow the Gap by Tim Stockdale, SLPD, CCC-SLP

    Swallow the Gap

    17 Listeners

    Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast by Medbridge

    Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast

    12 Listeners