[The diagnosis and treatment of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula].
OBJECTIVE
To detect the value of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and intra-vessel embolism in diagnosing and treating traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula (TCCF).


METHODS
9 cases with TCCF characteristic of pulsating exophthalmos, who were checked by DSA and treated by detachable balloon technique, were analyzed retrospectively.


RESULTS
Carotid-cavernous fistula of these patients was observed with DSA and occluded with intra-vessel embolism successfully. The carotid artery remained unobstructed postoperatively. No severe complication was observed.


CONCLUSIONS
DSA was one of the best ways to make a correct diagnosis of TCCF and intra-vessel embolism, to give a successful therapy.
Feng
Zhengjian
Z
Department of Neurosurgery, Center Hospital of Jiangmen 529000, China.
Li
Jianwen
J
Ding
Xiao
X
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D021721:Balloon Occlusion; D020216:Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged