Delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula in a patient with traumatic brain injury.
Carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas are rare complications of traumatic brain injury, facial trauma and postorthognathic surgery. A high level of clinical suspicion is necessary, particularly for patients who are unable to communicate, to establish the diagnosis. A case of delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula after traumatic brain injury is presented. This case illustrates that early recognition of this disorder is crucial to prevent significant morbidity.
Dubov
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, Newark 07103.
Bach
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D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D002339:Carotid Arteries; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors