differentiating Schatzki ring from Peptic stricture

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medInUSA

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Hi, I am a 4th year medical student taking step 2 this tuesday.

I dont understand why Schatzki ring presents with intermittent sxs of dysphagia, but a peptic stricture presents with a progressive dysphagia.

Could someone explain please.

thanx in advance, appreciate it.

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