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Splenic means related to the spleen.
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What is splenic embolization?
Splenic embolization. involves plugging or blocking the splenic artery to shrink the size of the spleen. The substances that are injected during this procedure include polyvinyl alcohol foam, polystyrene, and silicone.
Where is the splenic confluence?
Also called the portal splenic confluence. This is the area where the splenic vein meets the superior mesenteric vein. Together, posterior to the neck of the pancreas, these veins form the portal vein.
Where does the splenic flexure lie?
The splenic flexure lies in the upper left quadrant between the transverse and descending colon.
What does the splenic vein drain?
blood
What is splenic trauma?
Splenic trauma is physical injury to the spleen, the lymphatic organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just under the rib cage.
Can splenic vein thrombosis cause variceal bleeding?
yes
What is a spleen fixture?
I think you must be asking about Splenic Flexure. The splenic (or left colic) flexure is a sharp bend between the transverse and the descending colon in the left upper quadrant of humans.
Which vessels drain into the hepatic portal vein?
inferior mesentaric and splenic
What is the function of the splenic artery?
To supply nutrient rich and oxygenated blood to the spleen.
Which organ has curves called hepatic flexure and splenic flexure?
Lage Intestine
Is gaucher's Disease caused by heredity?
Gaucher's Disease is Familial Splenic Anemia.
What does splenule mean. Spleen on ct scan show small splenule what is it?
It is a small remnant of splenic tissue usually from a traumatic event or surgical. Can be congenital. Do heat damaged rbc to confirm.
