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Structure of splenic vein

Known as: Veins, Splenic, Splenic Veins, Splenic Vein 
Vein formed by the union (at the hilus of the spleen) of several small veins from the stomach, pancreas, spleen and mesentery.
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MicrobiologicalPancreasPortal Venous SystemProcess of secretion

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Splenoportal Vascular Anomalies

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Tributary of pre-hepatic portal vein

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Phase II trial of FOLFOX plus bevacizumab in advanced, progressive neuroendocrine tumors
15545 Background: Inhibitors of the VEGF pathway have been shown to have activity in neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Oxaliplatin… 
2000
2000
Gastric varices with splenic vein occlusion treated by splenic arterial embolization
Abstract: A 53-year-old man was admitted to our hospital in August 1997 with enlarged gastric varices. Computed tomography (CT… 
1992
1992
Long-term follow-up study of adult patients with non-cirrhotic obstruction of the portal system: comparison with cirrhotic patients.
Review
1980
Review
1980
Venous abnormalities in portal hypertension demonstrated by CT.
A total of 30 patients with portal hypertension examined by computed tomography (CT) was reviewed for identification of… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Embolization of the spleen for treatment of splenomegaly and hypersplenism in patients with portal hypertension.
Splenectomy in cases of hypersplenism involves significant risk of serious complications, including infection, hemorrhage, portal… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Percutaneous transhepatic catheterization of the portal vein for the study of portal hemodynamics and shunts. A preliminary report.
1975
1975
Ultrasonic study of venous patterns in the right hypochondrium: An anatomical approach to differential diagnosis of obstructive jaundice
Through real time ultrasonography, it is possible to display the splenic vein, the superior mesenteric vein, the vena porta, and… 
1973
1973
Etiologic Factors and Consequences of Splenic Vein Obstruction
1966
1966
Sternberg-Reed cells in the peripheral blood of patients with Hodgkin's disease.
Our observations of 135 patients indicate that 37 per cent of those suffering from Hodgkin’s disease exhibit abnormal cells in… 
1960
1960
Fusiform Aneurysmal Dilatation of the Portal Vein
A variety of pathologic changes may be associated with Banti's syndrome. These may include cirrhosis of the liver, splenic vein… 
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