Occlusion of carotid-cavernous fistula with a balloon catheter.
Occlusion of a carotid-cavernous fistula with a balloon catheter appears to be easier and perhaps safer than the widely used trapping procedure. Two cases successfully treated using this technique are reported along with a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and possible future improvements in technique.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002404:Catheterization; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography