![]() ![]() Sometimes I find incidental findings that are unrelated to swallowing, on the X-ray part of the test. ![]() I will focus my report more on whether there was laryngeal penetration or aspiration. The speech pathologist will often make recommendations about diet. The test is also often videotaped so that it can be reviewed later.Īfter the test is done, I will usually review the results with the speech pathologist. Sometimes the speech specialist will repeat swallows or give you maneuvers to prevent foods from going into the airway like chin tuck maneuver. It takes less time when your swallowing is normal and more time when it’s abnormal. The test is usually complete under 30 minutes. Both specialists will closely observe while you swallow. The speech pathologist will give you foods of various consistencies and the radiologist will operate the X-ray machine. Your swallowing mechanism and which way the food goes will be closely observed during the test using continuous X-ray or fluoroscopy. Liquids or food getting into the airway will cause coughing in many cases. ![]() This is called laryngeal penetration if it stays above the vocal cords and aspiration if it goes below. One of the main problems we would like to detect is when liquid or food goes down the wrong way or into the airway instead of down the throat into the esophagus. It will also allow us to evaluate your swallowing function The barium let’s us see the liquid or food on the X-ray and how it passes. First thin consistency liquids will be given followed by thicker foods. The speech pathologist will give you foods of various consistencies that are coated with barium. You will be seated on a chair next to a fluoroscopy machine. The exam does not require special preparation. These tests can include: Modified barium swallow test (MBS) to visually show if material is traveling into your lungs Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) as an alternative. Sometimes, they can also help pinpoint the source of a swallowing problem. Your clinical doctor will place an order for this test because he suspects an abnormality of swallowing. These tests can help identify dysphagia even if you don’t have any symptoms. This exam is commonly done because of swallowing difficulties, choking, coughing, frequent pneumonias, neurological conditions and after strokes. Video swallow exam is a test that is done by a speech pathologist and a radiologist to evaluate your swallowing. ![]()
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