Carotid-cavernous fistula after blunt trauma to the neck.
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.
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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*