Dilatation of strictures Strictures (narrowings) of the GI tract may be amenable to stretching/dilatation. The dilation my be performed with a special tubular dilating balloon, or with a tapered dilator. In general, dilatation is more useful for benign strictures caused by scarring than for malignant (cancerous) strictures; scarring can stretch and achieve a permanent benefit, … Continue reading Therapeutic Endoscopy