hepatic portal vein

• Grande veine du corps humain qui transporte le sang des organes digestifs et de la rate vers le foie pour y être traité et détoxifié.

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.

   veine porte hépatique

   • 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.