Comparison between videofluoroscopy and endoscopic evaluation of swallowing for the diagnosis of dysphagia in children

Jul 26

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The diagnostic agreement between FEES (both observers) and VFSS was low. Regarding the analyzed parameters, laryngeal penetration and aspiration yielded the highest interobserver agreement in terms of FEES, and also showed the highest specificity and positive predictive value when compared to VFSS.

from Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

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