title: Transarterial closure of persistent carotid-cavernous fistula after carotid ligation. Case report.
abstract: A carotid-cavernous fistula which had recurred after trapping, embolization, intracranial packing with muscle, and excision of the cervical carotid bifurcation was successfully closed with a Fogarty catheter introduced through the fibrous remnant of the cervical internal carotid artery.
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged