hepatic portal vein

• Die Pfortader ist eine große Vene, die das sauerstoffarme, nährstoffreiche Blut aus den Verdauungsorganen und der Milz zur Leber transportiert, wo es verarbeitet und entgiftet wird.

A major vein in the human body that carries blood from the digestive organs and spleen to the liver for processing and detoxification.

1. Major abdominal blood vesselC1formal

   A large vein that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver for processing and detoxification.

   Großes abdominales Blutgefäß

   • The hepatic portal vein transports nutrients from the intestines to the liver.
   • A blockage in the hepatic portal vein can cause serious health issues.
   • Surgeons carefully monitor the hepatic portal vein during liver operations.