The portal vein, or hepatic portal vein, is the main blood vessel of the portal venous system (PVS), which delivers blood to the liver from the stomach, intestines, spleen, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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 ...

The liver hilum allows structures including the common duct, hepatic artery proper, and portal vein to enter and leave the liver. The liver is an organ located in the right upper quadrant of the ...

The portal vein is responsible for approximately 70% of blood supply to the liver. Decrease in portal flow leads to compensatory increase in hepatic arterial flow, which is termed hepatic arterial ...

Portal hypertension is an abnormal increase in blood pressure defined clinically as hepatic venous pressure gradient 5 mmHg in the hepatic portal vein system. Causes of portal hypertension can be ...