and portal-superior mesenteric vein (PV-SMV) resection, can lead to decreased venous flow in the splenic vein. This results in vascular congestion, increased pressure within the venous system ...

Portal v, portal vein; splenic v, vein. (d) Endoscopic ultrasound image of the same patient shows the mass indenting the SMV. This tumor was successfully removed at surgery. (a) Axial pancreatic ...

The portal vein is formed by the merging of the splenic vein, which brings blood from the spleen, and the superior mesenteric ...