Objectives: The anatomy of the cavernous sinus is described controversially in a number of publications. In the present cadaveric study, the architecture of the dorsolateral wall of the cavernous sinus is studied microsurgically and histologically.
Materials And Methods: Twenty cadaveric skulls have been dissected through a classical surgical frontotemporal approach. The temporal skull base was flattened and anatomical landmarks like the meningo-orbital band, superior orbital fissure, foramina rotundum, ovale, and spinosum were identified. Lateral of the trigeminal foramina, the dura was cut and the periosteal dural layer was separated from the meningeal layer, identifying an interdural zone. The length and the extent of this zone were evaluated. The dural architecture of the interdural incision zone was examined histologically.
Results: In all specimens, two dural layers lateral of the trigeminal foramina could be separated. The identified interdural incision zone extended in a length of 3.8-6.4 cm in the antero-posterior direction. The zone could be followed medially to the superior orbital fissure for 5.3 mm and lateral of the foramen spinosum for 6.4 mm. The separation of the dural layers allowed the approach to the superior border of the cavernous sinus through this interdural incision zone. The histological analysis of the interdural incision zone showed clearly the existence of two dural layers.
Conclusions: The architecture of the temporal-fossa-dura allows the microsurgical separation of two meningeal dural layers through a length of 5-6 cm next to the trigeminal foramina. Opening this interdural incision zone allowed exploring the superior border of the cavernous sinus.
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