title: Detachable balloon occlusion of carotid-cavernous sinus fistula.
abstract: A carotid-cavernous sinus fistula, an abnormal communication between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus, may develop as a result of trauma or spontaneously. The goal of treatment is to occlude the fistula while preserving blood flow in the carotid artery. Intravascular embolization by means of a detachable balloon achieves both these goals without craniotomy. Clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and a nursing care plan for patients with carotid-cavernous sinus fistula are presented. Two case studies along with nursing interventions are described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography