The Splenoportal Venous System

Reliable and precise delineation of the splenoportal venous system is essential before liver transplantation, tumor resection, and transjugular portosystemic shunting (TIPS). In addition, adequate visualization of the splenoportal venous system is useful in the evaluation of patients with liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, ascites of unknown etiology, and before portosystemic shunt surgery.