A Schatzki ring or Schatzki-Gary ring is a narrowing of the lower part of the esophagus that can cause difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). The narrowing is caused by a ring of mucosal tissue (which lines the esophagus) or muscular tissue. A Schatzki ring is a specific type of `esophageal ring`, and Schatzki rings are further subdivided into those.....
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<radiology> B ring of distal oesophagus, squamo-columnar junction, with or without hiatus hernia, intemittent symptoms if 13-20 mm, steakhouse syndrome, Treatment: balloon or bougie see: oesophageal webs and rings ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: shotz′kē Definitions: 1. a contraction ring or incomplete mucosal diaphragm in the lower third of the esophagus, which is occasionally symptomatic.
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