Abstract

The liver has complex blood supply and outflow system, mainly is composed of portal vein, hepatic artery, hepatic vein, short hepatic vein and inferior vena cava. At the initial stage of liver anatomy, the concept of porta refers specifically to the portal vein blood flow into the anatomical region of the liver. With the further study of liver anatomy and the need to adapt to the development of clinical practice of liver surgery, the concept of porta hepatis gradually extends to the blood inflow and outflow region. This article will review and discuss the anatomical development and clinical significance of porta hepatis . Key words: Porta hepatis; Anatomy; Surgery; Perihilar surgery

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