What Is the Primary Cause of Esophageal Varices

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of esophageal varices?

• A)portal hypertension
• B)alcohol irritating the mucosa
• C)failure to inactivate estrogen
• D)poor nutritional status

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