Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring
For most people, lower esophageal ring does not cause symptoms.
The most common symptom is a sensation that food, especially solids, is stuck in the lower neck or under the breastbone (sternum) when it is swallowed.
Tests that show the lower esophageal ring include:
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A lower esophageal ring is an abnormal ring of tissue that forms where the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) and stomach meet.... Read more »