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The rectal venous plexus is a network of veins in the rectum that plays a crucial role in venous drainage of the lower gastrointestinal tract. It is clinically significant due to its involvement in conditions such as hemorrhoids and its connection to the portal venous system, which can lead to portosystemic anastomoses in cases of portal hypertension.
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