Collectively, these veins are called the hepatic portal venous system ... on the nature of the liver and cardiac disease. The location of the shunts also affects your overall health.

Based on the TNM classification [21]. HA: Hepatic artery; PV: Portal vein. • T1: Tumor confined to the bile duct, with extension up to the muscle layer or fibrous tissue • T2a: Tumor invades ...