title: [Embolization of carotid-cavernous fistulae. Technique and results of surgery].
abstract: Seventy two patients with carotid cavernous fistula (CCFs) were managed at our hospital during fifteen year period. Transarterial treatment of CCFs using the detachable balloon technique was performed in all patients resulting in clinical and angiographic cure in 68 patients. Fatal outcome in two patients. Surgical ligation of the internal carotid artery was needed also in two patients.
authors.affiliation: II Zakładu Rentgenodiagnostyki AM w Warszawie.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dowzenko
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Krzymiński
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Embolizacja przetok szyjno-jamistych. Technika i wyniki zabiegu.