Iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistula occurring after embolization of a cavernous sinus meningioma.
A carotid-cavernous fistula developed in a 62-year-old woman during an attempt at embolization of a skull base meningioma. The cause is thought to be perforation by the guide wire during catheterization of the meningohypophyseal trunk at the sharp bend at its origin.
Barr
J D
JD
Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pa, USA.
Mathis
J M
JM
Horton
J A
JA
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography