Anillo esofágico inferior (Schatzki)

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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 .

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