02 August 2025 : Clinical Research
Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Evaluated by Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Banu Tijen Ceylan
ABCDEFG 1*, Meltem Gürü ABCDEFG 2
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.949150
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e949150
Table 1 Demographic and swallowing function characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristic | Results n=63 (%) |
|---|---|
| Female patients | 30 (%47.6) |
| Male patients | 33 (%52.4) |
| Median age (years) | 58.0 (min: 24–max: 78) |
| Normal swallowing results | 39 (%62) |
| Impaired swallowing results | 24 (%38) |
| min – minimum; max – maximum. Swallowing function was assessed using the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) method by experienced clinicians. | |