Introduction: Splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) causes left-sided portal hypertension that can result in the formation of gastric varices. Gastric varices can be isolated or contiguous with esophageal varices. Isolated gastric varices may be difficult to distinguish from gastric rugae. They are responsible for 10-30% of all variceal bleeds.
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