The hepatic portal vein is a vessel that moves blood from the spleen and gastrointestinal tract to the liver. It is approximately three to four inches in length and is usually formed by the merging of ...

Doppler ultrasonography is the first imaging technique to be used for portal vein thrombosis (PVT) diagnosis; it is well-tolerated, accurate and a negative examination performed by a trained operator ...

One approach to understanding how orally administered drugs are absorbed and metabolized involves measuring compound concentrations in portal vein blood and in systemic circulation at various time ...

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 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 ...