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ENT Oesophagus cb17d33d

Which of the following is the feature of schatzki's ring?

A
Found in lower one third of esophagus at squamocolumnar junction
B
Found in middle one third
C
Found in upper one third
D
Found in entire esophagus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Found in lower one - third of esophagus at squamocolumnar junction Schatzki's Ring* It occurs at the junction of squamous and columnar epithelium at the lower end of oesophagus and has also been called lower oesophageal ring.* Usually seen in patients above 50 years of age.* Cause is unknown.* Symptomatic patients complain of intermittent dysphagia and some may even present with bolus obstruction.* It may be associated with hiatus hernia.* Treatment is oesophageal dilatation.

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