On barium swallow the grade IV esophageal varices appear as:: (A) Mucosal folds above the carina, (B) Mucosal folds below the carina, (C) Mucosal folds at the carina, (D) A thick band
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Mucosal fold below carinaBarium features of Esophageal Varices:* Serpiginous (Worm like) filling defects in esophagus* Varices seen in Barium Swallow below the carina levelThe best investigation to diagnose Esophageal Varices- UGI Endoscopy