diaphragmatic constriction of esophagus

diaphragmatic constriction of esophagus

[TA]

normal narrowing of the esophagus, demonstrated radiographically after a barium swallow, caused by the passage of the esophagus through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm.

Synonym(s): constrictio phrenica esophagea [TA], constrictio diaphragmatica esophagea ☆ , inferior esophageal constriction