IntroductionPeptic stricture is a benign complication of gastroesophageal reflux that still remains common in developing countries. Endoscopy plays a vital role, not only as a diagnostic tool, but also in treatment. The aim of our study is to assess the frequency of this disease in our context, establish its clinical and endoscopic profile and compare our results with those from national and international series.Equipment and methodOver a period of eleven years (July 2002 to March 2013), we collated all patients with peptic stricture treated with endoscopic oesophageal dilation.ResultsSeventy-four patients were included, with a mean age of 50 years. They were predominantly male and 47.5% had a history of chronic gastroesophageal reflux. All patients had dysphagia at the time of the consultation appointment, 10% had pyrosis and 45% had regurgitation issues. Patients were seen at an advanced stage in their condition, on average 18 months after the start of dysphagia. An oesophageal transit study was performed in 30 patients and stricture was in the lower third of the oesophagus in 92.5% of patients. The endoscopy procedure was performed without sedation and often in the out-patient department. On average, two sessions of dilation were required for long-term remission and no complications, such as haemorrhaging or perforation, were observed. All patients received a double dose of proton pump inhibitors. Two patients were offered anti-reflux surgery.ConclusionPeptic stricture remains a rare condition. In our context, the combination of endoscopic dilation and medical treatment enabled us to achieve good results.