Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)

A Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) is a medical test used to assess how a person swallows food and liquids. During the procedure, the patient eats or drinks substances mixed with a safe, visible material while being recorded using X-ray technology. This allows healthcare providers to see the movement of the throat and swallowing mechanism in real time. The VFSS helps identify swallowing difficulties, guiding treatment for conditions like dysphagia, ensuring patients can eat safely and reduce the risk of aspiration (food entering the airway).