Anatomical implications of posterior cephaloceles in the dural venous sinuses.

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.