Implement FEES successfully into your practice!In the 10 years since Dr. Langmore pioneered and described endoscopic technique for evaluating pharyngeal swallowing function, the use of FEES (flexible endoscopy) has grown exponentially. The procedure is used throughout the world, with workshops held to sold-out attendance; demand for training materials continues unabated.Now there is one book that comprehensively covers the role of endoscopy in the assessment and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Written in step-by-step detail by the creator of the technique, the book gives you all the information you need to implement FEES in your practice. It offers valuable comparisons to other imaging tools, especially fluoroscopy, showing how this portable technique is the most efficient and cost-effective for patients who cannot easily be transported to a hospital.Highlights of the book: Comprehensive review of anatomy/physiology of oral & pharyngeal musculature- Provides FEES protocol sheets for complete how-to instruction- Shows how to score a FEES examination & possible abnormal findings- Demonstrates the use of endoscopy in a wide range of populations infants, children, and geriatric patients, and those with head and neck cancer- Lays out rehabilitative & compensatory techniques for each dysphagia problem- Summarizes safety data from the three largest clinical studies ever undertaken- Includes dozens of "best practice" case studies

1. The Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders2. Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose, the Pharynx, and the Larynx3. Normal Swallowing: The Endoscopic Perspective4. Endoscopic Mechanics and Technique5. Endoscopic Procedures to Evaluate Oropharyngeal Swallowing6. Scoring a FEES Examination7. Interpretation of Findings: A Model of Disordered Swallowing8. Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease9. Use of Endoscopy in the Treatment and Management of Dysphagia10. Use of FEES to Assess and Manage Patients with Head and Neck Cancer11. Use of FEES to Assess and Manage Patients with Tracheotomy12. Use of FEES to Assess and Manage Nursing Home Residents13. Use of FEES to Assess and Manage Pediatric Patients14. The Safety of Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluations15. Clinical Practice Guidelines and Treatment Outcomes in Dysphagia: Role of Endoscopy