Presentation
Asymptomatic patient presenting for an upper GI before bariatric surgery
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
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The normal squamocolumnar junction can be seen in the distal esophagus.
From the case:
Z line
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The zig-zag of the Z line is outlined in red.
Case Discussion
The Z line (or squamocolumnar line) in the distal esophagus is a normal finding, but is not seen on every study.
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