Normal poal vein pressure is: (A) < 3 mm Hg, (B) 3-5 mm Hg, (C) 5-10 mm Hg, (D) 10 to 12 mm of Hg
Answer is C. Poal veins carries approximately 75% of blood supply to the liver, formed by the junction of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins behind neck of pancreas&;s Normal poal vein pressure is 5-10mmHg if there is sustained elevation in the poal venous pressure more than 10mmHg. Reference SRB edition :5 page:614