The doctor uses an endoscope to insert a balloon in the valve between the esophagus and stomach. The balloon is inflated to stretch the tight muscles. You might need this procedure several times ...

During the procedure, the doctor puts an endoscope from your throat to the esophagus. Then, a balloon or a dilator is inserted to stretch the esophagus. People with GERD are given medications to ...

They will use a thin cylinder or balloon to gently stretch the narrowed areas of the esophagus. Esophageal dilation is a safe ...

Esophageal dilation: Strictures, or narrowing of the esophagus, can make swallowing difficult. In this procedure, your ...