Bridging vein

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Bridging vein

Bridging veins arise from the superficial cerebral veins, run in the subdural space, and drain into the Sinus sagittalis superior

Clinical relevance

Injury to bridging veins can lead to a subdural hematoma. Thrombosis of a bridging vein, on the other hand, can lead to a Congestive hemorrhage.

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Bridging veins on angiography
Visualization of the bridging veins during the venous phase of angiography.

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