Non-invasive diagnosis of the localisation of the fistula in dural carotid shunt: a case presentation.
An illustrative case is reported to demonstrate the possibilities of MR-angiography in carotid -cavernous fistula (CCF). This new non-invasive technique may be useful in the diagnosis and follow-up. If an embolisation is anticipated conventional angiography is still necessary because of the higher spatial and temporal resolution.
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.
M H
MH
Claeys
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E
Achten
J J
JJ
De Laey
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002339:Carotid Arteries; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005123:Eye / Q000098:blood supply; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008438:Maxillary Artery