[Section of the left triangular ligament of the liver. Connection between the left diaphragmatic and suprahepatic...

Connection between the left hepatic veins and inferior diaphragmatic veins were studied after injection in 20 embalmed cadavers. An unusual (5%) variant is described in which the left diaphragmatic vein replaces the left posterior hepatic vein and drains sub-segmental branches. Simple methods to recognize this abnormality are described. In such cases, it is recommended, when dividing the left triangular ligament, to sever the left inferior diaphragmatic vein between two ligatures and to work behind it.