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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
High-Yield Explanation
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

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