Esophageal Dilation

An Esophageal Dilation is a procedure that allows your physician to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus (swallowing tube).  Stomach or duodenum the most common reason for an esophageal dilation is caused by narrowing of the esophagus is scarring of the esophagus from reflux of stomach acid occurring in patients with heartburn. Patients with narrowed esophagus often have trouble swallowing; food often feels like it is “stuck in the chest region, causing discomfort or pain.