esophageal vein

A vein that is tributary of the azygos vein and drains blood from the esophagus.

Type Bone
Parent Structure vein
FMA ID 4748

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What is the esophageal vein?
A vein that is tributary of the azygos vein and drains blood from the esophagus.

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