- Superior mesenteric vein
Infobox Vein
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Latin = vena mesenterica superior
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Caption = Theportal vein and its tributaries. The superior mesenteric vein andsplenic vein . "Leinal vein" is an old term for "splenic vein".Anatomical position .
Caption2 = The pancreas and duodenum from behind.
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DrainsTo =hepatic portal vein
Artery =superior mesenteric artery
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Inanatomy , the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is ablood vessel that drainsblood from thesmall intestine (jejunum andileum ). At its termination behind the neck of thepancreas , the SMV combines with thesplenic vein to form thehepatic portal vein . The SMV lies to the right of the similarly named artery, thesuperior mesenteric artery , which originates from theabdominal aorta .Branches
Tributaries of the superior mesenteric vein drain the
large intestine ,stomach ,pancreas and appendix and include:
*Right gastro-omental vein (also known as the right gastro-epiploic vein)
*inferior pancreaticoduodenal veins
*veins from jejunum
*veins from ileum
*middle colic vein - drains thetransverse colon
*right colic vein - drains theascending colon
*ileocolic vein Disorders
Thrombosis of the superior mesenteric vein is quite rare, but a significant cause of
mesenteric ischemia and can be fatal. It is estimated that 10-15% of mesentericischemia is due to mesentericthrombosis .ref|TessierReferences
#Tessier DJ, Williams RA, Mesenteric ischemic thrombosis, eMedicine, URL: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2753.htm, Accessed July 30, 2005.
External links
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* - "Intestines and Pancreas: The Superior Mesenteric Vessels"
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