title: [Embolism of a carotid-cavernous fistula with preservation of arterial circulation. Case report].
abstract: A case of carotid cavernous fistula of high flow by rupture of intracavernous aneurysm with similar intracavernous aneurysm not ruptured is reported. Good results were obtained by muscle embolus technique controlled by a thread, with preservation of the circulaion of the carotid artery. The author emphasizes the simplicity of this technique and comments other techniques registered in the literature.
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Embolização de fístula carótido-cavernosa com conservação da circulação arterial. Registro de um caso.