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... Vein . The portal vein is formed by the confluence of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins and averages slightly more than 1 cm in diameter . The main stem extends from behind the head of the pancreas at the second lumbar vertebra ...
... Vein . The portal vein is formed by the confluence of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins and averages slightly more than 1 cm in diameter . The main stem extends from behind the head of the pancreas at the second lumbar vertebra ...
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... veins that collect blood from the abdominal part of the alimentary tract , spleen , pancreas , and gallbladder ( see also Chapter 169 ) . The portal vein begins at the level of the second lumbar vertebra , just posterior to the head of ...
... veins that collect blood from the abdominal part of the alimentary tract , spleen , pancreas , and gallbladder ( see also Chapter 169 ) . The portal vein begins at the level of the second lumbar vertebra , just posterior to the head of ...
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... vein - epigastric vein connec- tions result in dilated veins in the anterior abdominal wall and in special circumstances form a " caput medusae . ' " Portal venous blood may be carried to the left renal vein , either directly from the ...
... vein - epigastric vein connec- tions result in dilated veins in the anterior abdominal wall and in special circumstances form a " caput medusae . ' " Portal venous blood may be carried to the left renal vein , either directly from the ...
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