At Sai Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Sciences, we specialize in diagnosing and
treating swallowing disorders, including Achalasia and Zenker’s diverticulum, using
advanced treatments like POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy).
What is Achalasia?
A condition where the esophagus has trouble moving food into the stomach due to muscle dysfunction.
Symptoms:
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Regurgitation of food
Chest pain
Weight loss
Treatment:
POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy): A minimally invasive procedure that cuts the muscle at the lower end of the esophagus to improve swallowing.
Advanced Treatment: POEM
What is POEM?
POEM is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to treat swallowing disorders like achalasia.
Procedure:
A flexible endoscope is inserted through the mouth.
The endoscope creates a tunnel in the esophagus to cut the muscle at the lower end, improving the passage of food.
Benefits:
No external incisions
Shorter recovery time
High success rate
Improved quality of life
POEM Procedure for Achalasia
Incision made to
insert the endoscope
The endoscope is
inserted in the inner
layer of esophagus
Esophagus is passed
through the tunnel
to cut muscle layer
