Esophageal Dilation

This is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus (swallowing tube) usually due to esophageal strictures, Schatzki’s Ring, Achalasia, Ingestion of caustic Agents and Tumors. Biopsies (taking small pieces of tissue) of any abnormality may also be done directly through the endoscope. Endoscopic biopsies are very superficial, taking only the very top layer of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. Therefore, significant bleeding from the biopsies is rare and the biopsies do not scar the esophagus, stomach or duodenum.