and portal-superior mesenteric vein (PV-SMV) resection, can lead to decreased venous flow in the splenic vein. This results in vascular congestion, increased pressure within the venous system ...

Portal v, portal vein; splenic v, vein. (d) Endoscopic ultrasound image of the same patient shows the mass indenting the SMV. This tumor was successfully removed at surgery. (a) Axial pancreatic ...