Quick Facts
Origin: Arises along the fundus of the stomach.
Course: Travels inferiorly and posteriorly to drain into the splenic vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Fundus and upper greater curvature of the stomach.
Origin
The short gastric veins arise along the surface of the fundus and upper greater curvature of the stomach.
Course
The short gastric veins (typically 3-5) pass inferiorly and posteriorly from the surface of the fundus and upper greater curvature of the stomach to drain into the splenic vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The short gastric veins drain the fundus and upper greater curvature of the stomach.
List of Clinical Correlates
- Splenectomy
