Dilatation of strictures is a medical procedure aimed at widening narrowed areas in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by conditions such as scarring, inflammation, tumors, or congenital abnormalities. This narrowing, known as a stricture, can lead to symptoms like difficulty swallowing, pain, and obstructed food or fluid passage. The procedure is typically performed using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a camera and light, which is inserted through the mouth to reach the site of the stricture. There are two main techniques for dilatation: balloon dilatation, where a deflated balloon is positioned within the stricture and then inflated to expand the area, and bougie dilatation, where flexible, progressively larger tapered tubes are used to gradually widen the narrowed segment. This minimally invasive procedure provides immediate symptom relief, improving the patient's ability to swallow, eat, and digest. While generally safe, there are risks such as perforation, bleeding, and infection, and the stricture may recur, requiring further treatment. Follow-up care is crucial to monitor the effectiveness of the dilatation and to manage any potential complications.