A ring of tissue located at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach. Esophageal rings may also occur as a result of drinking a caustic material and subsequent scar formation. The condition may produce swallowing difficulties . Reflux does usually not occur with this condition.
Risk factors are unknown.
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