Topography and distribution of ostia venae hepatica in the retrohepatic inferior vena cava

Background: Openings of hepatic veins into the retrohepatic surface of the inferior vena cava (ostia venae hepatica) play a part in controlling hepatic circulation by acting as collateral channels in obstruction. Their topography and distribution must be taken into account during catheterization and...

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Main Authors: P.K. Bundi, BSc. (Anat). 4th year Medical Student, J.A. Ogeng’o, BSc. MBChB, PhD, J. Hassanali, BDS, DDS, P.O. Odula, BSc, MBChB, MMed, FCS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2009-06-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/topography-and-distribution-of-osti