Portal anastomosis and its importance for preserving the life of the patient **Portal anastomosis is a vascular connection formed between the portal and vena cava.** It is a bridge connecting two large venous systems of the human body.
Variable nature of the portal veins Thus, **Portal anastomosis has an important physiological role - the regulation of intravenous pressure, since the caval vein can expand significantly**. You can also try to evacuate blood through it during extensive blood loss, preventing the accumulation of blood in the ventricle of the heart.
Since both vessels pass through the liver, it is often