Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing in Assessing Aspiration after Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Abstract

This study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of FEES in evaluation of laryngeal function in the postoperative setting after transhiatal esophagectomy. A FEES is recommended before the contrast study or oral feeding challenge for objective determination of aspiration risk from pharyngeal or laryngeal pathology. Early determination of aspiration status may reduce or eliminate pulmonary complications.