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M Maloveská¹, F Humeník, Z Vikartovská

¹Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic. cizkova.dasa@gmail.com.

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Neuroscience
Anatomy
Physiology

Background:

The adult human brain, despite being 2% of body weight, is highly metabolically active.
This high activity necessitates an efficient waste clearance system involving interstitial fluid (ISF) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Purpose of the Study:

To review current research on metabolite removal pathways from brain tissue, subarachnoid space (SAS), and brain dura (BD).
To focus on lymphatic vascular structures within the brain dura, including their location, morphology, and anatomy.
To discuss the consequences of impaired brain lymphatic drainage.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on brain fluid dynamics and metabolite clearance.
Analysis of anatomical and morphological data concerning dural lymphatic structures.
Synthesis of information on the functional implications of brain lymphatic drainage.

Main Results:

The review clarifies metabolite removal channels involving ISF and CSF.
Detailed description of lymphatic vascular structures in the brain dura is provided.
The consequences of impaired brain lymphatic drainage are outlined.

Conclusions:

Understanding the physiological state of the brain's clearance system is vital.
Knowledge of brain lymphatic drainage is crucial for comprehending conditions associated with impaired drainage.