11. For this reason, " portal vein " most commonly refers to the hepatic portal vein . 12. An important example of such a condition is elevated blood pressure in the portal vein . 13. The portal vein is usually formed by the confluence of the gastric, and cystic veins. 14. For this reason, " portal vein " most commonly refers to the hepatic portal vein. 15. Consequently, LPS levels increase in the portal vein , liver and systemic circulation after alcohol intake. 16. Patients who undergo cerebral embolization or portal vein embolization are usually given a general anesthetic. 17. Hydrogen is produced during the fermentation process and dissolves into the blood of the portal vein . 18. The major portion of the blood supply to the liver is provided by the portal vein . 19. Implantation involves anastomoses ( connections ) of the inferior vena cava, portal vein , and hepatic artery. 20. A contributory factor to portal hypertension is Symmers'fibrosis, which develops around branches of the portal veins .
