The best test for oesophageal varices is: (A) CT- scan, (B) Gastro- oesophagoscopy, (C) Tomography, (D) Ultrasound
Answer is B. 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