Transvenous embolization of a dural carotid-cavernous fistula through the contralateral superior petrosal sinus.
We report a patient with progressive ophthalmological problems related to a dural carotid-cavernous fistula who was successfully treated endovascularly. Cavernous sinus catheterization was achieved through the contralateral superior petrosal sinus, permitting occlusion of the fistula without complications.
Andreou
Alexander
A
Department of Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hygeia Hospital, Erythrou Stavrou 4, 15123, Athens, Greece.
Ioannidis
Ioannis
I
Psomas
Maria
M
D020216:Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged