title: [Balloon embolization of a large carotid-cavernous fistula].
abstract: A 58-year-old male patient with a giant carotid-cavernous fistula was treated by means of endovascular balloon embolisation. The fistula was closed, and good antegrade flow in the carotid artery and intracranial vessels was obtained. Based on this case history, the pathophysiology, ultrasonographic and angiographic evaluation and treatment options are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Afd. Radiodiagnostiek, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Utrecht.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: van Schaik
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: ter Bruggen
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: van Huffelen
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Mali
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Tulleken
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Ramos
mesh_terms: D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Ballonembolisatie van een grote carotico-caverneuze fistel.