Extrahepatic complications to cirrhosis and portal hypertension: Haemodynamic and homeostatic aspects

Figure 2 Space of Mall is a small space of fluid surrounding a hepatic arteriole, a portal venule and a bile ductule. Adenosine is secreted into the space of Mall. A reduction in portal blood flow increases adenosine levels and leads to hepatic arteriolar vasodilataion and activation of sensory nerves after[54].