The diploic venous system: surgical anatomy and neurosurgical implications.
Posted by: Dr. Thomas Wright  :  Category: Doctor Info, Surgery, Veins

Conclusions The pterional, orbitozygomatic, and supraorbital approaches place the FDV and ATDV at risk. The major anterior diploic system connects the SSS with the sphenoparietal sinus. The posterior diploic system connects the SSS with the transverse and sigmoid sinuses.
PMID: 19877793 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Neurosurgical Focus)

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