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MBSS vs. FEES: Which Swallow Study Do I Need (and What Should I Expect)?

MBSS vs. FEES: Which Swallow Study Do I Need (and What Should I Expect)?

If you’ve been referred for a swallow study, you’ll usually hear one of two names: Both are instrumental swallowing assessments used to evaluate dysphagia, aspiration risk, and why swallowing is breaking down. The difference is how they “see” the swallow and what clinical questions they answer best. ASHA describes VFSS (also called MBSS) as a … Continue reading MBSS vs. FEES: Which Swallow Study Do I Need (and What Should I Expect)?