superior cerebral vein

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Noun1.superior cerebral vein - a cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus
vena cerebrum superior
cerebral vein, vena cerebri - any of several veins serving the cerebral hemispheres of the brain
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Intracranial hypotension is usually a benign condition; however, it can lead to subdural hemorrhage (SDH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to laceration of superior cerebral vein or arachnoid granulations [1].
Subdural Hemorrhage after Scoliosis and Detethering of Cord Surgery
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