[Carotid-cavernous fistula. Treatment with a balloon catheter (author's transl)].
A relatively simple method for the intra-vascular treatment of a carotid-cavernous fistula is described and illustrated in one case. It consists of proximal ligation of the internal carotid artery and occlusion of the carotid syphon with a balloon catheter above the fistula. In this way, the carotid segment with the fistula is isolated from the circulation and therefore undergoes thrombosis. Close co-operation between radiologist and surgeon is required.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013382:Subtraction Technique
Karotis-Kavernosus-Fistel - Behandlung mit einem Ballonkatheter