On barium swallow the grade IV esophageal varices appear as
Correct Answer: Mucosal folds below the carina
Description: Esophageal varices presents as serpiginous filling defects (arrows) in the esophagus below the level of carina Radiological Grading of varices Grade I- Straight varices seen only on inspiration Grade II- Straight varices seen in all phases of respiration Grade III- Touous varices in lower half of esophagus Grade IV- Touous varices in entire esophagus Ref: surgical disease in tropical countries Pgno : 130
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