A patient with portal hypertension develops esophageal varices. Which veins form the portosystemic anastomosis in this region?
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Correct answer: Left gastric vein and azygos vein
Esophageal varices occur due to communication between the left gastric (portal) and azygos (systemic) veins. These become engorged in portal hypertension.
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