title: Iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistula occurring after embolization of a cavernous sinus meningioma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pa, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mathis
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Horton
mesh_terms: 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