Carotid-cavernous sinus fistula following maxillofacial trauma and orthognathic surgery.
The presence of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula after maxillofacial trauma or orthognathic surgery is uncommon. 2 patients are described who developed a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula. Early diagnosis is important, since delay in treatment may cause irreversible neurological and/or ophthalmological damage. The etiology of the carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas is discussed, in the cases described.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications