Spontaneous occlusion of traumatic carotid cavernous fistula after orbital venography.
A 50-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of traumatic carotid cavernous fistula. The fistula was observed to disappear spontaneously just after orbital venography. This was confirmed by clinical examinations and subsequent carotid angiogram. The possible mechanisms responsible for the spontaneous occlusion of carotid cavernous fistula are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged