Endoscopic appearance of the distal esophagus illustrating a Schatzki ring. Two rings have been identified in the distal esophagus. The muscular ring, or A ring, is a thickened symmetric band of muscle that forms the upper border of the esophageal vestibule and is located approximately 2 cm above...
A thorough evaluation of the distal esophagus should be performed in patients with a suggestive clinical history.doi:10.1007/s002470050488Kathleen BuckleyC. BuonomoKhaled HusainSamuel NurkoSpringer-VerlagPediatric RadiologyBuckley K, Buonomo C, Husain K, et al (1998) Schatzki ring in children and ...
Background and aims: Schatzki rings are found in the distal esophagus, are associated with hiatal hernias, and present with intermittent dysphagia to solid foods. They can be identified by radiology (GI series or barium swallow studies) or endoscopy. Rings are not always visualized during ...