Portal vein thrombosis means that there is a blood clot in the portal vein. This vein carries blood to the liver. A clot can fully or partially block the portal vein, as well as blood flow to the ...

The portal venous system refers to the veins that drain blood from the intestines, stomach, pancreas, esophagus and spleen into the liver prior to entering the main or systemic circulation. All ...

The portal vein carries blood from your stomach, pancreas, and other digestive organs to your liver. It differs from other veins, which all carry blood to your heart. The liver plays an important role ...

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Vascular corrosion casting is an established method of anatomical preparation that has recently been revived and has proven to be an excellent tool for detailed three-dimensional (3D) morphological ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating portal vein hypertension and other complications of liver disease. A surgeon inserts a stent to ...

Portal Hypertension Symptoms and Their ComplicationsPortal hypertension is a condition in which increased pressure within the portal vein—an important vessel that carries blood from the stomach and ...

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a blood clot of the portal vein, also known as the hepatic portal vein. A PVT blocks the blood flow from the intestines to the liver. Although it is treatable, PVT can ...