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schatzki ring, x-ray, upper gastrointestinal system, esophagogastric ring, schatzki's ring, a lower esophageal ring, abnormal ring of tissue located, junction, the esophagus, tube, mouth, stomach, stomach, cause swallowing problems, physicians disagree on the cause of this disorder, obviously follows ingestion of caustic material lye, strong acids, a congenital defect, birth, related to chronic injury, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gerd, stomach acid leaks, esophagus, irritates it, esophageal rings, known to occur from drinking a caustic substance, causing scar tissue, produce swallowing difficulties, difficulty swallowing, chest pain under the sternum, breastbone, tests that show the lower esophageal ring, an egd, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a barium swallow, initial treatment typically consists of dilating, stretching, ring by passing a dilator, balloon, the ring, associated reflux should also be treated, surgical cutting, excision, the ring, dilation is unsuccessful, that the difficulty swallowing, repeat dilation necessary, no complications except, the noted difficulty swallowing, chest pain, symptoms suggestive of this disorder develop, to rule out other causes, the best treatment.