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The best test for oesophageal varices is
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The correct answer is  Endoscopy - upper GI endoscopy represents the most reliable single technique as it shows oesophageal varix and bleeding point Dilated longitudinal veins running a Zig- Zag course Diffuse oesophagal spasm is best diagnosed by Manometry Commonest cause of acute upper GI haemorrhage - Peptic ulcer ref - Srb's manual of surgery 5e p790