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Current Deck: Steady Anatomy Exam 2::L31 + 32 Abdomen I & II

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liver cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension and backup of the following:

{{c1::left gastric::portal vein}} into {{c1::esophageal::systemic vein}} leading to {{c2::esophageal varices::sign/symptom}}

{{c1::paraumbilical vein::portal vein}} into {{c1::superior/inferior epigastric vein::systemic vein}} leading to {{c2::caput medusae::sign/symptom}}

{{c1::superior rectal vein::portal vein}} into {{c1::middle and inferior rectal::systemic vein}} leading to {{c2::internal hemmorhoids::sign/symptom}}

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mneumonics:

LEEV - Left gastric; Esopageal; Esophageal Varices

PUSIE for Medusa: PU - ParaUmbilical; SIE- Superior/ Inferior Epigastric (I tried to make this work with pies but pussie just fits better, I know it's cringy, sorry)

SisteR and MIsteR Inside the House: Superior Rectal; Middle and Inferior Rectal: inside= internal, house= hemmorhoids

Extra info:

esophageal drains to azygous which drains to SVC

superior/inferior epigastric drain to external iliac which drains to IVC

middle and inferior rectal drains to internal iliac which drains to IVC

superior rectal drains to IMV

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