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What is a Schatzkis ring?

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What is a Schatzkis ring?

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A Schatzki”s ring is a thin benign ring of tissue that may grow in the esophagus and cause difficulty swallowing, most commonly with breads, rice, meats, and pasta. It is treated by performing an upper endoscopy and breaking the ring with biopsy forceps and/or stretching the esophagus.