<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat does esophageal dilatation mean?  <response>: <reason> It can be used to treat a number of medical conditions that result in narrowing of the esophageal lumen, or decrease motility in the distal esophagus. These include the following:peptic stricture Schatzki rings achalasia scleroderma esophagus rarely esophageal cancer 