TERMINOLOGY Abbreviations Extrahepatic biliary structures Gallbladder (GB) Cystic duct (CD) Right hepatic (RH) and left hepatic (LH) ducts Common hepatic duct (CHD) Common bile duct (CBD) Definitions Proximal/distal biliary tree (follows direction of flow) Proximal refers to portion of biliary…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Gas within portal venous system You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Budd-Chiari syndrome: Hepatic venous outflow obstruction Global or segmental obstruction of hepatic venous outflow or inferior vena cava (IVC) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Obstruction of PV due to thrombosis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Portal hypertension: Pressure gradient > 12 mm Hg between main portal vein (PV) and IVC &/or hepatic veins You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Shunt between main portal vein and hepatic vein created with balloon-expandable covered metallic stent You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…