Superficial temporal-middle cerebral artery anastomoses in the treatment of a carotid-cavernous fistula. Case report.
The treatment of patient with a carotid-cavernous fistula and complete occlusion of the contralateral internal carotid artery is reported. Bilateral superficial temporal-middle cerebral artery anastomoses were performed to create collateral circulation prior to trapping the fistula. The patient made an excellent recovery.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods