Isolated gastric varices: (A) Profuse bleeding, (B) Most commonly due to splenic vein thrombosis, (C) EUS is better than endoscopy, (D) Single treatment can lead to eradication
Answer is B. Most common cause of gastric varices : Cirrhosis Most common cause of isolated gastric varices : Splenic vein thrombosis Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1232