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What is Hepatic portal vein?
A wide short vein formed by the confluence of the superior mesenteric and splenic vein posterior to the neck of the pancreas, ascending anterior to the inferior vena cava, and dividing at the right end of the porta hepatis into right and left branches, which ramify within the liver.
Questions and answers on "Hepatic portal vein"
I had an abdominal ultra sound a while back, and it was discovered that I have an enlarged hepa portal vein. I was questioned as to whether I had...
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Causes to enlarged portal vein..
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Before running into conclusions, I'd like to have the reports of ultrasound and...
sir my dad has abdominal varices due to portal hypertension and he is being glued endoscopically every 3 months. he is non alcoholic and his lft...
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Portal hypertension can be secondary to liver disease (Cirrhosis) or diseases of vessels called non cirrhotic portal...
I am a recovering alcoholic and haven't had a drink in 11 months. When I used to drink, I drank a lot and it landed me in the hospital twice when I...
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Your health record hints to Esophageal varices which are abnormal, enlarged veins in the lower part...
