[Traumatic sinus injuries and their operative treatment in the light of the normal anatomy of the cerebral sinuses and its variations (author's transl)].

In the light of our personal experiences, the present day possibilities of operative repair of sinus injuries are reported. The bases for such work is an exact knowledge of the topographical anatomy of the sinuses and its variations, which are described here. In addition to a historical survey of the development of the operative techniques the present-day procedures are described. The frequency and the prognosis are discussed.