The Cause of Esophageal Varices Can Be Attributed To

question 31

Multiple Choice

The cause of esophageal varices can be attributed to:

• A) pulmonary hypertension.
• B) portal hypertension.
• C) pulmonary hypotension.
• D) portal hypotension.

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