Quick Facts
Origin: Arises along the surface of the body and tail of the pancreas.
Course: Travels posteriorly to drain principally into the splenic vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Body and tail of the pancreas.
Origin
The small pancreatic veins arise along the surface of the body and tail of the pancreas.
Course
The pancreatic veins typically travel posteriorly from the surface of the body and tail of the pancreas to drain into the splenic vein, which is embedded in the posterior surface of the pancreas.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The pancreatic veins drain the body and tail of the pancreas.
List of Clinical Correlates
- Whipple procedure
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Vein
A venous sinus is a vein with a thin wall of endothelium that is devoid of smooth muscle to regulate its diameter.
