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QuestionChoice
The middle colic vein drains the transverse colon. It subsequently drains into the superior mesenteric vein. It does not form a direct connection with the portal vein.
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b
Middle colic vein
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The inferior mesenteric vein drains into the splenic vein which then merges with the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein. It does not form a direct connection with the portal vein.
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e
Inferior mesenteric vein
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The inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein drains the head of the pancreas as well as the descending duodenum. It subsequently drains into the superior mesenteric vein. It does not form a direct connection with the portal vein.
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d
Inferior pancreaticoduodenal vein
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This question is testing which veins drain into the portal vein. The portal vein drains all gastrointestinal organs and delivers blood to the liver for detoxification. The splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein combine to form the portal vein.
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a
Splenic vein
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The right colic vein drains the right flexure and ascending colon. It subsequently drains into the superior mesenteric vein. It does not form a direct connection with the portal vein.
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c
Right colic vein
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Liver Cirrhosis
Topic
136
Gastroenterology
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A 64-year-old male with chronic liver disease is admitted to the hospital with oesophageal varices resulting from portal hypertension.

Which of the following veins drains directly into the portal vein?
a