Most common cause of gastric varices is: (A) Splenic vein thrombosis, (B) Splenectomy, (C) Cirrhosis, (D) Mesenteric thrombosis
Answer is C. Most common cause of gastric varices : Cirrhosis Most common cause of isolated gastric varices : Splenic vein thrombosis Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1232