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Lower esophageal ring (Schatzki)    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring

Definition:

A ring of tissue located at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach.

Causes and Risks

The cause is controversial and may be a congenital defect or related to chronic injury from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Esophageal rings may also occur as a result of drinking a caustic material and subsequent scar formation. The condition may produce swallowing difficulties. The incidence is 4 out of 10,000 people.

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