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Table 2 Accessory portal veins described by Sappey

From: Spectrum of hepatofugal collateral pathways in portal hypertension: an illustrated radiological review

Site

Veins

Upper part of falciform ligament

Superior veins of Sappey

Lower part of falciform ligament

Inferior veins of Sappey

Bare area of liver

Diaphragmatic veins

Left triangular ligament

Left inferior phrenic vein and intercostal vein

Right triangular ligament

Right inferior phrenic vein

Gastrohepatic omentum

Cystic veins and branches of LGV