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==Background==
[[File:Gray1032.png|thumb|Posterior view of the position and relation of the esophagus in the cervical region and in the posterior mediastinum.]]
[[File:Layers of the GI Tract english.svg|thumb|Layers of the GI track: the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa.]]
[[File:Illu esophagus.jpg|thumb|Esophagus anatomy and nomenclature based on two systems.]]
[[File:Schatzki ring 2.jpg|thumbnail|Schatzki ring at lower esophageal sphincter, one of four areas of natural narrowing.]]
*Impacted food bolus common ED complaint
*4 areas of narrowing in the esophagus
**Upper esophageal sphincter (cricopharyngeus muscle)
**Aortic arch
**L mainstem bronchus
**Lower esophageal sphincter
*Schatzki Ring: mucosal or muscular tissue ring

==Clinical Features==
*[[Dysphagia]] with solid foods
*Food sticking sensation with swallowing
*Crushing [[chest pain]] with complete bolus obstruction
**"Steakhouse syndrome"

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Dysphagia DDX}}

==Evaluation==
[[File:Schatzkiring.jpg|thumbnail|Barium swallow with narrowing at ring]]
*EGD
**Esophageal webs do not completely encircle the esophagus
*Barium swallow

==Management==
*No treatment for asymptomatic
*Food bolus removed with endoscopy
*Balloon dilation of symptomatic rings

==See Also==
[[Dysphagia]]

==References==
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[[Category:GI]]