The liver has a dual blood supply derived from the portal vein and the hepatic artery. About 75% of that ... The portal vein is formed by the merging of the splenic vein, which brings blood ...

Splenic vein thrombosis is a serious condition that ... less invasive approaches such as splenic artery embolization and pharmacological management are becoming increasingly important.

When the disease affects the splenic artery or vein, the adjacent spleen is often removed. After removal of the end of the pancreas, the remaining portion of the organ functions normally by producing ...