Videos of Mr Ricard Simo
What is a pharyngeal pouch? - Online interview
Description:
"Sometimes these pouches are very small and they don't cause any significant problems but if they do get bigger then [this] is where the problem arises because the patients developed a lot of problems with swallowing." A pharyngeal pouch is a hernia-like bulge or pocket that occurs in the throat. Leading London-based consultant ENT specialist Mr Ricard Simó explains how they occur and how they are diagnosed. He discusses whether these pouches are a serious medical issue and how they can be treated. 00:00 What is a pharyngeal pouch? 01:08 How is a pharyngeal pouch diagnosed? 03:06 What symptoms would someone experience if they had a pharyngeal pouch? 04:53 Can a pharyngeal pouch be dangerous? 05:47 How are pharyngeal pouches treated? If you wish to schedule a consultation with Mr Simo, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/ricard-simo ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh