Balloon Inflation Time for Esophageal Strictures (BITES): A Randomized Multi-Center Study

Endoscopic balloon dilation is a routine procedure in which a catheter with a balloon is introduced into the esophagus to help treat esophageal strictures via endoscope. The catheter is placed directly across the span of the esophageal stricture and the balloon is inflated to pre-determined volume in order to dilate the esophageal stricture. Balloon will remain inflated for either 30 or 180 seconds based on patient's randomization.