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01-11-2020 | Encephalocele | Case Report

Anatomical implications of posterior cephaloceles in the dural venous sinuses

Authors: Anderson Alexsander Rodrigues Teixeira, Fernando Furtado de Melo Neto, Nina Maia Pinheiro de Abreu, Daniel Aguiar Dias, Moyses Loiola Ponte Souza

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 11/2020

Abstract

Objective

To analyze the venous anatomy of the dural sinuses of patients with posterior encephaloceles, in order to formulate anatomical patterns which can ensure safer surgery.

Methods

This is a retrospective study, analyzing eight patients diagnosed with posterior encephalocele throughout 1 year.

Results

Eight patients with cephaloceles were evaluated in our study from January 2017 to January 2018. The most common alteration was dysgenesis of the straight sinus (n = 7), followed by venous anomalies in the encephalocele and alterations in the SSS (superior sagittal sinus) (n = 4), and the occurrence of a falcine sinus (FC) in 3 patients.

Conclusion

Anatomical variations are frequent in patients with cephaloceles. Therefore, an understanding of them is necessary for safe and effective treatment.

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Title: Anatomical implications of posterior cephaloceles in the dural venous sinuses
Authors: Anderson Alexsander Rodrigues Teixeira
Fernando Furtado de Melo Neto
Nina Maia Pinheiro de Abreu
Daniel Aguiar Dias
Moyses Loiola Ponte Souza
Publication date: 01-11-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Encephalocele
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 11/2020
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-020-04525-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Anatomical implications of posterior cephaloceles in the dural venous sinuses

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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