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Gleneagles Hospital Chennai Achieves Tamil Nadu First with Advanced Endoscopic Treatment for Rare Swallowing Disorders
Chennai, August 20, 2026: Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has successfully treated two elderly patients with rare and complex swallowing disorders using advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. In a significant achievement, the hospital reported that Dr. B. Mahadevan, Senior Consultant Gastroenterology is the first doctor in Tamil Nadu to perform Diverticular Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (D-POEM) for an Epiphrenic Diverticulum. (R to L) Dr. S. Niranjani, Chief Operating Officer & Hospital Head; Dr. B. Mahadevan, Senior Consultant Gastroenterology; 75 year old Male Patient; 73 year old Female patient The first case involved a 73-year-old woman from Jayankondam, Ariyalur District, who had struggled with difficulty swallowing food and liquids for nearly three years. Her condition worsened over two months, with vomiting, inability to tolerate even liquids and significant weight loss. Investigations revealed Achalasia c...