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Siwetz, M; Widni-Pajank, H; Hammer, N; Pilsl, U; Bruneder, S; Wree, A; Antipova, V.
New Insights into the Communications of the Facial Vein with the Dural Venous Sinuses.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2023; 59(3): Doi: 10.3390/medicina59030609 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz: Antipova Veronica Alexandra; Hammer Niels; Siwetz Martin
Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz: Bruneder Simon; Pilsl Ulrike
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Abstract:: Background and Objectives: Anastomoses of the extracranial and intracranial venous system have been described in the literature. The presence of such anastomoses may facilitate a possible spread of infection into the dural venous sinuses. However, the frequency and relevance of such anastomoses is highly debated. The aim of this study was to quantify frequencies of anastomoses between the facial vein and the dural venous sinuses. Materials and Methods: In 32 sides of 16 specimens, latex was injected into the facial vein. Dissection was carried out to follow and described these anastomoses, yielding the presence of latex in the intracranial venous system. Results: In 97% of cases, a dispersal of latex into the cavernous sinus as well as anastomoses was observed. A further dispersal of latex into other dural venous sinuses was found at rates ranging between 34% (transverse sinus)-88% (superior petrosal sinus), respectively. Conclusions: The presence of anastomoses between the extracranial and intracranial venous system in a majority of cases needs to be considered when dealing with pathologies as well as procedures in the facial region.
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