title: Traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula following a gunshot wound to the face.
abstract: A case of a traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula following a gunshot wound to the face is described. Although its occurrence is rare, the diagnosis can be made in the emergency department. The presentation, pathogenesis, and management of carotid cavernous sinus fistula are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wallick
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shockley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002346:Carotid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*