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Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis complicating neck dissection.

D J Howe1, M J Henderson, I Ahmad

  • 1Department of ENT Surgery, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK. dgjhowe@hotmail.com

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Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis is a rare complication following neck dissection. Pre-operative imaging may reveal dominant internal jugular vein anatomy, a potential risk factor for this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Neck dissection is a surgical procedure for head and neck cancers.
  • Complications of neck dissection can include vascular events.
  • Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (SSST) is a rare but serious condition.

Observation:

  • A case of SSST occurred in a patient post-neck dissection for tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma.
  • The patient's right internal jugular vein was sacrificed due to tumor adherence.
  • Post-operative seizures led to the diagnosis of SSST via imaging.

Findings:

  • Pre-operative imaging revealed a dominant right internal jugular vein.
  • Sacrifice of this dominant vein may have contributed to the development of SSST.
  • The patient was successfully treated with anticoagulation and radiotherapy.

Implications:

  • Awareness of SSST as a potential complication of neck dissection is crucial.
  • Pre-operative identification of dominant internal jugular vein anatomy is important.
  • This finding may influence surgical decisions regarding internal jugular vein sacrifice.