title: Balloon catheters for investigating carotid cavernous fistulas.
abstract: A simple and reliable technique is described for investigating the precise location of an arteriovenous fistulous communication and its hemodynamics by temporary and complete vessel occlusion with a double-lumen balloon catheter.
mesh_terms: D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002404:Catheterization; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging