Lower esophageal ring
Alternative Names
Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring
Symptoms
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Chest pain
under the breastbone
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Difficulty swallowing
Signs and tests
Tests that show the lower esophageal ring include:
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EGD
(esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
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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).