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The intracranial bridging veins: a comprehensive review of their history, anatomy, histology, pathology, and neurosurgical implications

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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.

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  1. Division of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA

    Martin M. Mortazavi

  2. Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital, JFL Bld. 400 TCHA, 1600 7th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA

    Meghan Denning, Mohammadali M. Shoja & R. Shane Tubbs

  3. Department of Anatomy, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey

    Bulent Yalcin

  4. Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, True Blue, Grenada

    Marios Loukas

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Mortazavi, M.M., Denning, M., Yalcin, B. et al. The intracranial bridging veins: a comprehensive review of their history, anatomy, histology, pathology, and neurosurgical implications. Childs Nerv Syst 29, 1073–1078 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-013-2054-3

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