title: Bilateral non-traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula with spontaneous closure.
abstract: A case of bilateral spontaneous carotid cavernous sinus fistula is presented. The diagnostic value of Doppler ultrasound examination is discussed, as well as therapeutic measurements, such as manual compression of the carotid artery and embolization treatment. The frequent spontaneous closure of these fistulas is emphasized, and a conservative attitude is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bergen, Norway.
authors.forename: O H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Haugen
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Sletteberg
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Thomassen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kråkenes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014792:Visual Acuity