Preduodenal portal vein: a 3-case series demonstrating varied presentations in infants.
10.4174/jkss.2013.85.4.195
- Author:
Soo Hong KIM
1
;
Yong Hoon CHO
;
Hae Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea. choyh70@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Preduodenal portal vein;
Infant
- MeSH:
Adult;
Duodenal Obstruction;
Humans;
Incidental Findings;
Infant;
Pediatrics;
Portal Vein
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2013;85(4):195-197
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Preduodenal portal vein, a rare anomaly, could be found in any age groups. In pediatrics it may present with a duodenal obstruction by itself or other coexisting anomalies; however it usually present with an asymptomatic or incidental findings during other surgery in adults. This anomaly has a clinical importance due to the possibility of accidental damage to portal vein. In addition to describing a series of 3 cases with different manifestation in infants, discuss about this anomaly with a review of relevant literature.
