A 72-year-old patient was the first to benefit from the technique of endoscopic myotomy, a medical intervention performed at Arzobispo Loayza Hospital to treat a hernia in his hypopharynx, which prevented him from eating normally.
The patient was transferred from Tacna to Lima for the following reasons Esophageal diverticulum What he suffered, explained Dr. Victor Sanchez SernaThe gastroenterologist emphasized that this is the first time that this operation has been performed at Loaisa Hospital.
“The patient had a hernia in his hypopharynx, also known as Zenker’s diverticulum, located in the Killian’s triangle, which made it difficult for him to eat. Food buildup in throat, bad breath, and reflux Food,” he explained.
If not treated properly, patients with this condition may develop complications such as aspiration pneumonia and abscesses.
Sánchez Cerna said endoscopic myotomy is considered the best option for such cases because it is less invasive and safe, with an 85% success rate in recovery and problem resolution.
After surgery, patients can expect to need 48 to 72 hours of recovery time before beginning a gradual diet.
“The procedure involves opening the hypopharyngeal muscles through endoscopic access through the mouth. This allows the diverticulum to be identified and separated with a nasogastric tube, and the septum separating the diverticular sac from the esophagus is cut to its base and then extracted. “
The Gastroenterology Department of Arzobispo Loayza Hospital reports that it is training health staff in specialized techniques to apply them in patient care.
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