Bilateral carotid-cavernous fistulae: a review.
The clinical course of a patient with bilateral carotid-cavernous fistulae is described. The aetiology and pathophysiology of bilateral fistulae are considered. A review of the literature on this rare lesion is followed by an appraisal of the problems confronting successful surgical management.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged