title: Reversible optic neuropathy due to carotid-cavernous fistula.
abstract: Optic nerve dysfunction occurred several weeks after traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula developed in a 21-year-old man. Vision was completely restored after the fistula was closed with an intra-arterial detachable balloon. By carefully monitoring visual function in patients with traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas, delayed optic neuropathy can be recognized and treated successfully.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Hedges
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Debrun
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sokol
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000098:blood supply; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology*