The cranial dura mater: a review of its history, embryology, and anatomy

Adeeb, Nimer; Mortazavi, Martin M.; Tubbs, R. Shane; Cohen-Gadol, Aaron

doi:10.1007/s00381-012-1744-6

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“…Therefore, it is very important to understand the morphological and histological inner structures of the bony canal. Histologically, the dura mater has a three-layered architecture: the outermost layer (periosteal layer), meningeal layer, and innermost layer (dural border cell layer) [7,8,9]. In addition, a five-layered architecture of the dura mater has been reported based on the orientation of collagen fibers on scanning electron microscopic images [10].…”

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Intracranial Bony Canal of the Middle Meningeal Artery - Morphological and Histological Analysis

Fujimoto

Otsuka

Ezure

et al. 2017

Okajimas Folia Anat. Jpn.

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Summary:The middle meningeal artery (MMA) can play an important role in the surgical revascularization. However, the MMA can be easily injured if it passes through a bony canal. We investigated the morphological and histological features of the bony canal to improve surgical results. Materials and Methods: Fifty adult dry skulls were investigated. The length of the bony canal and the distance from the orbital rim to the bony canal were measured. Additionally, 28 cadaveric heads were examined histologically. Results: Sixty-three bony canals were found in 43 skulls. The mean length of bony canals was 9.2 mm, and the mean distance from the orbital rim was 24.0 mm. The bony canal ran mainly from the sphenoid bone (69.8%) to the parietal bone (73.0%). Histologically, both sides of the meningeal grooves gradually closed the distance, and formed the bony canal. The MMA inside the bony canal was enveloped with collagen tissues, divided into branches, and was accompanied by the vein. Conclusions: The bony canal is located around the pterion and is formed during bone growth. The MMA is covered with collagen tissues inside the bony canal. It is possible to safely expose and preserve the MMA during craniotomy with careful drilling.

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Intracranial Bony Canal of the Middle Meningeal Artery - Morphological and Histological Analysis

Fujimoto

Otsuka

Ezure

et al. 2017

Okajimas Folia Anat. Jpn.

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“…While traumatic injury of the MMA often leads to the formation of epidural hematoma, it interestingly caused arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in our patient. The MMA and MMV run in the space between the bone surface layer of the dura and inner table of the skull, 5,6) and the occurrence of many traumatic epidural hematomas is reported to be associated with skull fracture. 7) In trauma, the dura mater is partly detached from the inner table of the skull due to fracture or large external force, and hematoma develops primarily in the space created by this detachment.…”

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A Case of Iatrogenic Middle Meningeal Arteriovenous Fistula That Occurred during Embolization of a Feeding Artery of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula

Kitano

Matsubara

Ogawa

et al. 2017

NOUSHINKEI KEKKANNAI TIRYOU

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Objective: A case of iatrogenic dural arteriovenous fistula that occurred during embolization of a feeding artery for transverse sinus (TS) dural arteriovenous fistula is reported.Case Presentation: A 66-year-old woman suddenly noted pain of the left temporal region and nausea and was emergently transported to our hospital. CT of the head showed left subcortical hemorrhage, and DSA demonstrated a dural arteriovenous fistula at the left TS. Although embolization of the feeding artery was attempted via the middle meningeal artery (MMA), a middle meningeal arteriovenous fistula (MMAVF) developed as the MMA was damaged by intraoperative balloon inflation. The MMA was immediately embolized together with the fistulous opening using n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) and coils, and no sequelae were observed postoperatively. Conclusion:We experienced dural arteriovenous fistula caused by injury of the feeding artery during endovascular treatment. It must be remembered that iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula is a complication of endovascular treatment that is rare but requires attention.

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“…It is trickier when the cranial sutures are closed, due to the firm connections Fig. 3 Normal findings in a male, 5 months old: the photograph demonstrates a few wide bridging veins between the calvarium and the dura mater [8]. Once the dura matter is exposed, cutting it at its base on both sides and gently lifting it up is easy.…”

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“…Not simply a fibrous covering, the dura is "a complex, vascularized and innervated structure" [7]. As described by Adeeb et al [8]:…”

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Bridging veins and autopsy findings in abusive head trauma

Rambaud

2015

Pediatr Radiol

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Bridging veins are crucial for the venous drainage of the brain. They run as short and straight bridges between the brain surface and the superior sagittal sinus in the subdural compartment. Subdural bleeding is a marker for a traumatic mechanism (i.e., acceleration/deceleration, rotational and shearing forces due to violent shaking) causing rupture of the bridging veins. Demonstration of bridging vein rupture allows the unequivocal diagnosis of a traumatic mechanism and should therefore be a routine part of the postmortem in cases of subdural hemorrhage.

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The cranial dura mater: a review of its history, embryology, and anatomy

Abstract: Knowledge of the cranial dura mater has a rich history. The embryology is complex, and the surgical anatomy of this layer and its specializations are important to the neurosurgeon.

Cited by 153 publications

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Intracranial Bony Canal of the Middle Meningeal Artery - Morphological and Histological Analysis

Intracranial Bony Canal of the Middle Meningeal Artery - Morphological and Histological Analysis

A Case of Iatrogenic Middle Meningeal Arteriovenous Fistula That Occurred during Embolization of a Feeding Artery of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula

Bridging veins and autopsy findings in abusive head trauma

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