Endoscopic Diverticulotomy Treatment in India

Angel Shah, a 58-year-old high school...

Angel Shah, a 58-year-old high school principal, had struggled for over two years with a growing constellation of frustrating symptoms. Food, especially bread and rice, would get stuck in her throat, causing regurgitation of undigested meals hours later. Her breath developed a persistent, unpleasant odor, and she began waking up coughing at night. Social meals became a source of anxiety. After multiple rounds of antibiotics for 'recurrent tonsillitis' with no lasting relief, a barium swallow and CT scan revealed a Zenker's diverticulum. Her ENT surgeon, Dr. Lee, explained that this was a pouch that had formed in her throat, trapping food and bacteria. He recommended an endoscopic diverticulotomy, a minimally invasive procedure to divide the wall between the pouch and esophagus, allowing it to drain. Terrified but desperate for relief, Angel agreed. The procedure under general anesthesia was quick. She woke up with a sore throat but no breathing tube. The recovery involved a liquid diet for a week, progressing to soft foods. Within a month, the regurgitation and halitosis were completely gone. Emotionally, she moved from a state of isolated frustration and embarrassment to profound relief and regained confidence. She could enjoy dinners with friends and family again without fear.