A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.
Portal Veins,Vein, Portal,Veins, Portal
D004380
Duodenal Obstruction
Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the DUODENUM. Duodenal obstruction can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the duodenum in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000015
Abnormalities, Multiple
Congenital abnormalities that affect more than one organ or body structure.
Multiple Abnormalities
D001652
Bile Ducts
The channels that collect and transport the bile secretion from the BILE CANALICULI, the smallest branch of the BILIARY TRACT in the LIVER, through the bile ductules, the bile ducts out the liver, and to the GALLBLADDER for storage.