title: Carotid-cavernous fistula after blunt trauma to the neck.
abstract: Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCF) are uncommon conditions, but cause significant morbidity if untreated. The majority of CCFs in young men are attributed to direct skull trauma. We present a case of CCF following a blunt injury to the neck.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Low
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sawlani
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Redfern
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020216:Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*