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Anillo esofágico inferior (Schatzki)
Definición:
Es un anillo anormal de tejido que se forma en la parte donde se encuentran el esófago (el tubo que va de la boca al estómago) y el estómago.
Nombres alternativos:
Anillo esofagogástrico; Anillo de Schatzki
Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:
El anillo esofágico inferior es un asunto de debate que puede ser causado por la ingestión de ácidos peligrosos u otros materiales corrosivos. En algunos casos, es un defecto congénito y, algunas veces, se debe a una lesión causada por la enfermedad del reflujo gastroesofágico (GERD).
Esta afección puede causar dificultades para deglutir .
- Fecha de revisión: 7/28/2006
- Versión en inglés revisada por: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
- Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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