A rare variation of duplicated portal vein: left branch derived from splenic vein mimicking cavernous transformation

Abstract Background Duplication of the portal vein is a rare type of anatomic variant of the portal vein (PV) system that can be incidentally found and can lead to various challenges and consequences. Herein, we report an unusual case to increase our understanding of such anatomic variants. Case pre...

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Main Authors: Qian Yang, Jun Li, Hanwei Wang, Shunan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01970-8