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Lower esophageal ring

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

Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring


Symptoms
  • Chest pain under the breastbone
  • Difficulty swallowing

Signs and tests

Tests that show the lower esophageal ring include:

  • EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
  • Upper GI (x-ray with barium)


Review Date: 07/17/2008
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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