Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is a sensitive, accurate, portable, and safe examination that yields clinically useful information relative to swallowing physiology and swallowing safety. Referring providers may review this referral guidelines document to learn:

• What FEES is and what the exam includes
• Considerations of referring patients for FEES vs. Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS)
• How to refer patients for a study