Carotid-cavernous sinus fistula occurring after a rhinoplasty. Case report.
We report a case of carotid-cavernous sinus fistula which developed after elective nasal surgery. As the carotid-cavernous sinus fistula is a rare but major complication of craniofacial injury, surgeons who operate in this area should by aware of the entity.
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002339:Carotid Arteries; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*