In poal hypeension lower end of the esophagus may show dilatation of veins. Which of the following veins drains into the poal vein from the lower end of the esophagus
Correct Answer: Left gastric
Description: At the lower end of esophagus, the esophageal tributaries of left gastric vein (draining into the poal vein) anstomoses with esophageal tributaries of accessory hemiazygos vein(systemic).Reference: Textbook of anatomy, Abdomen and lower limb, Vishram Singh, 2nd edition, page no.141
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