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March 14, 2010  
REFERENCE: Anatomy
Portacaval system, anterior views
Portacaval system, anterior views

In this diagram, portal tributaries are a dark blue, and systemic tributeries and communicating veins are a light blue.

Image courtesy of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy

Esophageal varices
Esophageal varices

Note the distented veins of the esophagus.

Image courtesy of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy

   
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