videofluoroskoppisesta
Videofluoroskopia, also known as videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) or modified barium swallow (MBS), is a medical imaging technique used to assess the structure and function of the swallowing mechanism. It involves using a fluoroscope, which is a type of X-ray machine that produces real-time moving images, to visualize the process of swallowing. During the examination, the patient is asked to swallow various food and liquid consistencies that have been mixed with a contrast agent, typically barium. Barium is radiopaque, meaning it shows up clearly on X-rays.
The real-time X-ray images are recorded as video, allowing clinicians to observe the movement of the food
Videofluoroskopia is a diagnostic tool commonly used by speech-language pathologists, radiologists, and gastroenterologists. It is particularly