Role of Endoscopy in Dysphagia
What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is when someone has trouble swallowing food or drinks. This can happen for different reasons. Some people might feel pain when they swallow, or it might feel like food is stuck in their throat. Others might cough or
Side Effects of POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy)
What is POEM Surgery? Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a modern treatment for swallowing difficulties, particularly for a condition called achalasia. In achalasia, the muscles of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) don't relax
Is POEM a Major Surgery?
What is POEM Surgery? POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat swallowing disorders, particularly a condition called achalasia. Achalasia occurs when the muscles in the esophagus (the tube that carries food from your throat to your
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Procedure, Performance, Post-Procedure & More
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is basically a surgical procedure that doctors use to remove early-stage tumours and abnormal tissues from the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike other methods for the same purpose, ESD is used to remove the larger lesions, which