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Lower esophageal ring (Schatzki)

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Schatzki ring - X-ray
Schatzki ring - X-ray
Upper gastrointestinal system
Upper gastrointestinal system
Alternative Names

Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring


Symptoms
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Chest pain under the sternum (breastbone)

Signs and tests

Tests that show the lower esophageal ring include:


Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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