Short gastric veins

The short gastric veins drain the fundus and upper part of the greater curvature of the stomach. These veins typically run in the gastrosplenic ligament and joins the splenic vein. The number of short gastric veins can vary significantly, ranging from 3 to 17, with diameters between 0.5 and 4.5 mm.[1]

In the context of gastric varices, the short gastric veins can serve as afferent venous drainage pathways. They may contribute to the collateral circulation in cases of portal hypertension, often in conjunction with the left gastric vein and the posterior gastric vein.[2]