More than 16 million people in the US are affected by oropharyngeal dysphagia - the inability to swallow. Surgeons have now created a simple device that can change their lives.
The device pierces a patient's throat, and allows them to use their hand to toggle a pin that opens their esophagus which allows food and water to proceed down their throat.
Although it sounds a little gruesome, if it restores your ability to eat and drink, you'd probably want this simple device installed.
