Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2007; 13(47): 6404-6409
Published online Dec 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i47.6404
Figure 8
Figure 8 Trifurcation type of portal vein anomaly. A: If left hepatectomy is performed, the portal veins draining three-quarters of the liver parenchyma will be ligated. Hepatic necrosis may occur over right anterior portion of the liver parenchyma and contribute to hepatic failure; B: Left lateral segmentectomy or right hepatectomy is safe in this type portal vein anomaly.