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What is the definition or description of: esophageal dilation?
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Stretching the esoph: It is the procedure of stretching a narrowing of the esophagus (both benign conditions like strictures, webs, rings and malignant like cancer). It can be done endoscopic ally or under x-ray guidance.
Answered 3/17/2013
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