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Hepatic Portal Vein: The Key Blood Vessel Connecting Digestive System to Liver

The hepatic portal vein is the single vessel that drains blood from the digestive tract organs to the liver. It is formed by the union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein. The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, and spleen to the liver.

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