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What is esophageal dilatation ?
Esophageal dilatation is a endoscopic procedure in which narrow (or stricture ) esophagus is widened to relief symptoms of difficulty in swallowing .
This procedure is done by gastroenterologist using Balloon dilator or using SG dilator.
Indication of Oesophageal dilatation
Difficulty in swallowing liquid and solid
Pain during swallowing
Recurrent vomiting
Unexplained weight loss causing difficulty in swallowing
Conditions treated with oesophageal dilatation
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Achalasia cardia
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Peptic stricture
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Schatzki ring
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Esophageal web
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post surgical stricture
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Radiation stricture
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Caustic / corrosive induced stricture
Technique of this procedure –
- Procedure is done under sedation
- Upper gi endoscope is passed through mouth
- Narrow segment identified
- A balloon dilator or SG dilator used to dilate the narrowed part
FAQ
It normally takes around 15-20 minutes
Help to improves swallowing , relieves blockage, improves swallowing, Helps to gain weight
Yes comparatively safe. This procedure is associated with high success rate when performed by trained gastroenterologist.
Patients are normally allowed orally after 6-8 hours of procedure .
It varies from patient to patient . It can be done in day care also.
It depeneds on cause of narrowing , sometimes patient require repetitiative session.