Cranial venous sinus dominance: what to expect? Analysis of 100 cerebral angiographies

ABSTRACT

We report an analysis of the cranial venous sinuses circulation, emphasizing morphological and angiographic characteristics.

Methods

Data of 100 cerebral angiographies were retrospectively analyzed (p = 0.05).

Results

Mean age was 56.3 years, 62% female and 38% male. Measurements and dominance are shown in the Tables. There was no association between age or gender and dominance. Right parasagittal division of the superior sagittal sinus was associated with right dominance of the transverse sinus, sigmoid sinus and internal jugular vein; and left parasagittal division of the superior sagittal sinus was associated with left dominance of the transverse sinus, sigmoid sinus and internal jugular vein.

Conclusion

A dominance pattern of cranial venous sinuses was found. Age and gender did not influence this pattern. Angiographic findings, such as division of the superior sagittal sinus, were associated with a pattern of cranial venous dominance. We hope this article can add information and assist in preoperative venous analysis for neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists.

RESUMO

Relatamos uma análise da circulação dos seios venoso cranianos, enfatizando características morfológicas e angiográficas.

Métodos

Dados de 100 angiografias cerebrais foram retrospectivamente analisados (p = 0,05).

Resultados

Média de idade 56,3 anos, 62% feminino e 38% masculino. Medições e dominância expostos em tabelas. Sem associação entre idade ou sexo e dominância. Divisão parassagittal direita do Seio Sagital Superior (SSS) foi associada com dominância direita do Seio Transverso (ST), Seio Sigmóide (SS) e Veia Jugular Interna (VJI), e divisão parassagittal esquerda do SSS foi associada com dominância esquerda do ST, SS e VJI.

Conclusão

Um padrão de dominância dos seios venosos do crânio foi encontrado. Idade e sexo não influenciaram esse padrão. Achados angiográficos, como divisão do SSS, foram associados com o padrão de dominância venoso cerebral. Esperamos que este artigo acrescente informações e auxilie na análise venosa pré-operatória para neurocirurgiões e neuroradiologistas.

cranial sinuses - cerebral angiography - anatomy

seios cranianos - angiografia cerebral - anatomia

Publication History

Received: 02 September 2016

Accepted: 24 January 2017

Article published online:
05 September 2023

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