We aimed in this study to evaluate dysphagia in early stroke patients using a bedside
screening test and flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FFEES) and …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
is a suitable method for dysphagia assessment after acute stroke. Recently, we developed …

Dysphagia is a common symptom in acute stroke. However, stroke-related dysphagia
usually improves faster than other neurologic symptoms. Therefore, in addition to early …

Abstract Objective: The Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) test is a bedside screening test
for the assessment of all phases of swallowing in acute-period stroke. The present study …

Background Dysphagia is common after stroke. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of
swallowing (FEES) is a powerful tool for dysphagia assessment. The purpose of this study …

Objective To develop a quantitative and organ-specific practical test for the diagnosis and
treatment of dysphagia based on assessment of stroke patients. Methods An initial test …

Background: For the early detection of post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), valid screening
parameters are crucial as part of a step-wise diagnostic procedure. This study examines the …

Background and Purpose: Dysphagia is an important complication of acute stroke with a
reported incidence of up to 76%. The purpose of this investigation was to develop and to …

Background and Purpose—Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is an
excellent method for the accurate examination of swallowing function in the acute phase of …

Background and Purpose—Dysphagia occurs in 55% of all acute stroke patients. Early
identification of dysphagia from screening can lead to earlier treatments and thereby reduce …