Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female software engineer presented with persistent abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss. Dr. Maitra discovered a rare case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis through advanced endoscopic ultrasound. Treatment involved a tailored corticosteroid regimen and dietary modifications, resulting in complete symptom resolution within three months with no recurrence at one-year follow-up.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural West Bengal arrived with advanced esophageal stricture causing near-total dysphagia. Despite limited financial resources, Dr. Maitra coordinated with hospital administration for subsidized treatment and performed successful endoscopic dilation with stent placement. The patient regained normal swallowing function and maintained it through quarterly follow-ups.
A 45-year-old construction worker with chronic alcohol use presented with hematemesis. Dr. Maitra diagnosed him with Dieulafoy's lesion,an unusual arterial malformation. Through emergency endoscopy, he achieved hemostasis using hemoclips. The patient abstained from alcohol post-procedure and remained bleed-free at six-month surveillance.
An 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy was referred for failure to thrive and recurrent vomiting. Dr. Maitra identified severe gastroesophageal reflux disease and coordinated with pediatric specialists to implement a combined medical and surgical approach
A 33-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed acute pancreatitis with gallstone complications. Dr. Maitra managed her conservatively with nutritional support and timed ERCP postpartum. Both mother and baby recovered well, with elective cholecystectomy performed three months after delivery.
A 60-year-old businessman with extensive travel history presented with persistent diarrhea. Dr. Maitra diagnosed cyclosporiasis through advanced stool testing and specific PCR. Targeted antimicrobial therapy led to full recovery within two weeks, with the patient implementing preventive measures for future travels.
A 19-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes developed gastroparesis resistant to conventional treatment. Dr. Maitra pioneered gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy
A 52-year-old woman with scleroderma presented with severe small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Dr. Maitra designed a rotating antibiotic regimen combined with prokinetic agents and probiotic therapy. Her bloating and diarrhea improved significantly, though she requires ongoing maintenance therapy.
A 41-year-old professional chef developed achalasia cardia. Dr. Maitra performed peroral endoscopic myotomy
A 67-year-old retired naval officer presented with obscure GI bleeding. Through capsule endoscopy and double-balloon enteroscopy, Dr. Maitra identified an jejunal angiodysplasia. Argon plasma coagulation achieved complete hemostasis, with no recurrent bleeding over subsequent year.
A 23-year-old medical student developed ulcerative colitis during final exams. Dr. Maitra initiated advanced biologic therapy after conventional treatments failed. The student achieved clinical remission within eight weeks and completed studies successfully while maintaining remission through maintenance therapy.
A 58-year-old farmer with chronic hepatitis B developed hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Maitra collaborated with oncology and interventional radiology to provide comprehensive care including endoscopic management of varices and nutritional support throughout cancer treatment.
A 35-year-old yoga instructor presented with functional dyspepsia that impaired her teaching ability. Dr. Maitra implemented a gut-directed hypnotherapy program alongside neuromodulators. She experienced 80% symptom improvement and returned to teaching within six weeks.
A 70-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities developed colonic pseudo-obstruction. Dr. Maitra successfully performed colonoscopic decompression avoiding surgery. She recovered fully with dietary modifications and remained obstruction-free at one-year follow-up.