hepatic portal vein

• Vena principal del sistema porta hepático que transporta sangre desde los órganos digestivos y el bazo hasta el hígado para su procesamiento y detoxificación.

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.

   Vena porta hepática

   • 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.