title: Contemporary diagnosis of the dysphagic patient.
abstract: A variety of tests are available to aid in the diagnosis and management of dysphagia. In this article the advantages and disadvantages of many of these tests are described. Special attention is given to the videoendoscopic swallowing study (VESS). An overall treatment plan is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Bastian
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography