anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein

A vein that is a tributary of the superior mesenteric vein. It drains the ventral surface of the second and third portion of the duodenum and the ventral surface of the head and uncinate process of the pancreas.

类型 Bone
上级结构 inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein

常见问题

What is the anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein?
The anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein is a vein that is a tributary of the superior mesenteric vein, draining the ventral surface of the second and third portions of the duodenum and the ventral surface of the head and uncinate process of the pancreas.
Where is the anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein located?
It is located along the anterior surface of the pancreatic head and uncinate process in the upper abdomen, coursing to drain into the superior mesenteric vein.
What is the function of the anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein?
Its function is to return deoxygenated blood from the ventral surfaces of the second and third duodenal segments and the anterior head and uncinate process of the pancreas into the portal venous circulation via the superior mesenteric vein.
What conditions may affect the anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein?
Periampullary or pancreatic head tumors may be associated with involvement of this vein, and its precise anatomy is a consideration in planning pancreatic surgery.
How is the anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein examined or imaged?
Contrast-enhanced CT or MRI of the abdomen is commonly used to evaluate the anterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein and its relationship to surrounding structures.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.