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01.10.2013 | Review Paper
The pia mater: a comprehensive review of literature
verfasst von:
Nimer Adeeb, Martin M. Mortazavi, Aman Deep, Christoph J. Griessenauer, Koichi Watanabe, Mohammadali M. Shoja, Marios Loukas, R. Shane Tubbs
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 10/2013
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Abstract
Introduction
The pia mater has received less attention in the literature compared to the dura and arachnoid maters. However, its presence as a direct covering of the nervous system and direct relation to the blood vessels gives it a special importance in neurosurgery.
Method
A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to study all that we could find relating to the pia mater, including history, macro- and microanatomy, embryology, and a full description of the related structures.
Conclusion
The pia mater has an important anatomic position, rich history, complicated histology and embryology, and a significant contribution to a number of other structures that may stabilize and protect the nervous system.