Endoscopic dilatation
Also called Oesophageal dilatation, Stricture dilatation
Endoscopic dilatation widens a narrowed section (stricture) of the oesophagus, stomach outlet or bowel using a balloon or tapered dilators passed through an endoscope. At Elite Gastro and Liver Clinic it is done under sedation to relieve difficulty swallowing, vomiting or blockage.
At a glance
- Sedation
- Yes
- Sessions
- One or several, depending on the stricture
What it involves
Strictures can follow long-standing reflux, swallowed corrosives, surgery, radiation or Crohn's disease. Some need more than one session to stay open.
When it is recommended
- Difficulty swallowing from a stricture
- Gastric outlet narrowing
- Crohn's disease strictures
Questions patients ask
Will I be able to eat normally afterwards?
Most patients notice easier swallowing soon after. Dr. Mannava will tell you when to restart solids and whether further sessions are needed.
Related care
- AchalasiaA swallowing disorder in which the lower food pipe muscle does not relax.
- Upper GI endoscopyA camera look at the food pipe, stomach and duodenum, with biopsy or treatment in the same sitting.
- POEM for achalasiaA scarless endoscopic procedure that relieves achalasia and other swallowing muscle disorders.
Ask about Endoscopic dilatation
Book a consultation to find out whether this procedure is right for you.