Vascular Diseases of the Liver

Patrick S. Kamath

doi:10.1201/b14432-34

Vascular Diseases of the Liver

Patrick S. Kamath

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Abstract

The portal vein, formed by the convergence of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins, constitutes the primary blood supply to the liver. After perfusing the liver, venous blood reenters the systemic circulation through the hepatic veins and suprahepatic inferior vena cava.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review, Third Edition
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	337-344
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781420092240
ISBN (Print)	9781420092233
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1201/b14432-34
State	Published - Jan 1 2008

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