ANATOMY OF THE PORTAL VENOUS SYSTEM. The portal venous system consists of vasculature that drains the digestive tract, spleen, pancreas, and biliary system. The portal vein lies in a transverse ...

Table 1. Factors Leading to Damage of the Endothelial Cells of the Tunica Intima of the Vein [12,13] Catheter Placement. Contamination of the catheter during insertion ...