venae esophageae (Meaning)

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venae esophageae (n)

small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins

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The venae esophageae drain the esophagus and join the azygos vein or the hemiazygos vein.
The venae esophageae consist of multiple tributaries that collect blood from the esophageal mucosa and submucosa.
Enlarged or ectatic venae esophageae can be a sign of portal hypertension, a condition where there is increased pressure in the portal vein.
Injection therapies can be used to sclerose or seal off the venae esophageae to prevent bleeding in cases of esophageal varices.
Endoscopic ligation of the venae esophageae is a minimally invasive procedure used to prevent bleeding in patients with cirrhosis.
The left gastric vein connects to the coronary vein and the venae esophageae to form the azygos vein.
The inferior esophageal veins drain into the left gastric vein, which in turn connects to the venae esophageae.
The venae esophageae are often visualized during endoscopy as prominent vessels lining the esophageal mucosa.
Doppler ultrasound can be used to assess the flow velocity and direction in the venae esophageae to evaluate for portal hypertension.
The development of paraesophageal varices, which are dilated and tortuous venae esophageae, can lead to complications such as hemorrhage or esophageal rupture.

small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The venae esophageae drain the esophagus and join the azygos vein or the hemiazygos vein.

The venae esophageae consist of multiple tributaries that collect blood from the esophageal mucosa and submucosa.

Enlarged or ectatic venae esophageae can be a sign of portal hypertension, a condition where there is increased pressure in the portal vein.

Injection therapies can be used to sclerose or seal off the venae esophageae to prevent bleeding in cases of esophageal varices.