INFLUENCIA DE LA FIBROENDOSCOPIA DE LA DEGLUCIÓN (FEES) EN LA TOMA DE DECISIONES SOBRE LA VÍA DE ALIMENTACIÓN EN PACIENTES CON DISFAGIA

Rodolfo Navarrete; Silvina Maiorano

doi:10.56538/ramr.NCWD6573

Authors

Rodolfo Navarrete Clínica Pilares del Rosario. Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3615-3263
Silvina Maiorano Hospital Privado de Rosario. Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56538/ramr.NCWD6573

Keywords:

Dysphagia, FEES, endoscopy, swallowing, feeding route

Abstract

Introduction: Dysphagia is common in hospitalized patients and is associated with complications. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing is a safe, direct method for assessing swallowing.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swal lowing on feeding route decisions in hospitalized patients with dysphagia.

Methods: Retrospective observational study in patients evaluated with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing during hospitalization. Clinical variables and changes in feeding route were analyzed.

Results: In 33.7% of cases, Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing led to a change in feeding decision. Lack of laryngeal elevation and altered consciousness were significantly associated with non-oral feeding indication.

Conclusion: Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing has both diagnostic and therapeutic impact. Systematic use supports better clinical decision-making regarding feeding safety