Martin M Mortazavi1, Meghan Denning2, Bulent Yalcin3, Mohammadali M Shoja2, Marios Loukas4, R Shane Tubbs5. 1. Division of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA. 2. Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, JFL Bld. 400 TCHA, 1600 7th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA. 3. Department of Anatomy, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey. 4. Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, True Blue, Grenada. 5. Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, JFL Bld. 400 TCHA, 1600 7th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA. shane.tubbs@chsys.org.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The intracranial bridging veins are pathways crucial for venous drainage of the brain. They are not only involved in pathological conditions but also serve as important landmarks within neurological surgery. METHODS: The medical literature on bridging veins was reviewed in regard to their historical aspects, embryology, histology, anatomy, and surgery. CONCLUSION: Knowledge on the intracranial bridging veins and their dynamics has evolved over time and is of great significance to the neurosurgeon.
INTRODUCTION: The intracranial bridging veins are pathways crucial for venous drainage of the brain. They are not only involved in pathological conditions but also serve as important landmarks within neurological surgery. METHODS: The medical literature on bridging veins was reviewed in regard to their historical aspects, embryology, histology, anatomy, and surgery. CONCLUSION: Knowledge on the intracranial bridging veins and their dynamics has evolved over time and is of great significance to the neurosurgeon.
Authors: Hans Delye; Jan Goffin; Peter Verschueren; Jos Vander Sloten; Georges Van der Perre; Herwig Alaerts; Ignaas Verpoest; Daniel Berckmans Journal: Stapp Car Crash J Date: 2006-11