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What Is Ring Worm?
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.
Alternative Names
Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A lower esophageal ring is a birth defect of the esophagus that occurs in 4% of people. It causes narrowing of the lower esophagus.
Narrowing of the esophagus may also be caused by:
- Injury
- Tumors
- Other causes (See:
Esophageal stricture )
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