Anatomy The average pancreas weighs between 75 g and 125 g and measures 10 cm to 20 cm. It lies in the retroperitoneum just anterior to the first lumbar vertebra and is anatomically divided into five sections, the head, uncinate,…
Historical Perspective The surface anatomy of the liver was described as early as 2000 bc by the ancient Babylonians. Even Hippocrates understood and described the seriousness of liver injury. In 1654, Francis Glisson was the first physician to describe the…
Introduction A wide variety of lesions may affect the liver and pancreatic vasculature. These lesions range from common to exceedingly rare, and they can be acquired or congenital. Some are harmless, whereas others have a high risk of causing morbidity…