Variations of the superior sagittal sinus and bridging veins in human dissections and computed tomography venography

Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to examine the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) and bridging veins (BVs) from an anatomical, neurosurgical and radiological perspective. Methods Computed tomography venographies (CTVs) of 30 patients and 9 cadaveric dissections of human SSS were anal...

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Published in:Clinical imaging 2012-03, Vol.36 (2), p.85-89
Main Authors: Brockmann, Carolin, Kunze, Sandra C, Schmiedek, Peter, Groden, Christoph, Scharf, Johann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bridging
Bridging veins
Cadaver
Cerebral veins
Cerebral Veins - anatomy & histology
Cerebral Veins - diagnostic imaging
Computation
Computed tomography angiography
Dissection
Dissections
Emptying
Female
Human
Humans
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Phlebography - methods
Radiographic Image Enhancement - methods
Radiology
Retrospective Studies
Sampling Studies
Sensitivity and Specificity
Superior sagittal sinus
Superior Sagittal Sinus - anatomy & histology
Superior Sagittal Sinus - diagnostic imaging
Tomography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Veins
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Summary:Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to examine the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) and bridging veins (BVs) from an anatomical, neurosurgical and radiological perspective. Methods Computed tomography venographies (CTVs) of 30 patients and 9 cadaveric dissections of human SSS were analyzed. Results CTV and cadavers showed most BVs emptying into the SSS close by (±3 cm) and distal to the coronary suture (74% in CTV, 62% in cadavers). Conclusions Important anatomical information can be drawn from cerebral CTV for neurosurgical preoperative planning.
ISSN:0899-7071
1873-4499
DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.05.003