Left colic vein - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS

Antoine Micheau

The left colic vein is a tributary of the inferior mesenteric vein. It primarily drains the descending colon and the splenic flexure. The left colic vein typically accompanies the left colic artery.

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Left colic vein

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