Closure of carotid-cavernous fistulae by use of a fibrin adhesive system.
A case of carotid-cavernous fistula successfully closed by injecting fibrin glue into the cavernous sinus through the superior ophthalmic vein is reported. This case was a recurrent spontaneous carotid-cavernous fistula after ligation of the internal carotid artery. The use of the fibrin adhesive system for the treatment of carotid-cavernous fistulae is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005176:Factor XIII / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005340:Fibrinogen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation; D013917:Thrombin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005353:Fibronectins; D005340:Fibrinogen; D005176:Factor XIII; D013917:Thrombin