title: Iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistula following Fogarty catheter thromboendarterectomy. Case report.
abstract: A case of iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistula secondary to a Fogarty catheter thrombectomy is presented. The literature and seven previously reported cases are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002341:Carotid Artery Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography