Schatzki's ring

Schatzki's ring is a mucosal annular prominence, located in the terminal esophagus (esophagus) at the junction of the squamous and cylindrical epithelium.

Complications
In patients, it can be the cause of intermittent dysphagia or, together with spasm, the cause of acute obstruction.

Therapy
Therapy is not necessary (proper chewing of food is sufficient).

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