We present a case of embolization of the right portal and hepatic veins prior to intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma resection ... The contrast-enhanced ultrasound liver reporting and data system (CEUS LI ...

Background: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT ... Conclusion: Most patients had a combination of local and systemic risk factors for PVT. We observed that partial/complete recanalization was more ...

the right adrenal and right gonadal veins enter directly into the IVC without merging into the right renal vein first. This makes the IVC almost symmetrical. Other veins that enter the IVC include the ...

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 ...

Hepatic vein thrombosis is caused by one ... leading to the obstruction of the hepatic venous system. Thrombosis may involve the main hepatic veins, hepatic venules, or both.

The portal vein, or hepatic portal vein ... from the surgical placement of shunts between the portal and systemic circulation. For example, a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a ...

A specialist in vein ... varicose veins Dr Bratby advises several preventative measures for runners to protect their leg veins. His guidance includes: "Compression socks improve circulation ...

Cardio-hepatic interactions are poorly understood yet play a critical role in the pathophysiology of HFpEF where aberrant metabolic signaling pathways such as insulin resistance, inflammation and ...