Schatzki's ring


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Schatzki's ring

Esophageal web, see there, aka lower esophageal ring.
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A Schatzki's ring is a web-like narrowing of the B ring, measuring less than 13 mm in caliber with a length of 1-3mm (Figure 10).
Evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux and its complications
The esophagram was consistent with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and also suggested a Schatzki's ring.
What matters treating esophageal eosinophilia with a PPI
BSR Medications: Lovastatin 20 mg Nexium Aspirin Vitamins Diagnoses: Dysphagia, hiatal hernia, Schatzki's ring (with dilation procedures), GERD, erosive esophagitis, esophageal stricture, esophageal ulcer with positive family Hx of mouth cancer (father died at age 59 after diagnosed at age 56).
Medical History: Dysphagia hiatal hernia Schatzki's ring GERD erosive esophagitis esophageal stricture Diverticulosis Colon polyps Large internal hemorrhoids Gastritis Duodenitis Hypercholesterolemia HTN Hernia Cervical Spondylosis
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Effectiveness of single dilation with Maloney dilator versus endoscopic rupture of Schatzki's ring using biopsy forceps.
Effectiveness of esophageal dilation in relieving nonobstructive esophageal dysphagia and improving quality of life
11,13,16,28] However, it is limited in its ability to demonstrate distal esophageal narrowing, Schatzki's rings and hiatal hernias[33,14,16]
Diagnosis and Treatment Of Esophageal Strictures
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