Carotid-cavernous fistula caused by a ruptured intracavernous aneurysm: endovascular treatment by electrothrombosis with detachable coils.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of carotid-cavernous fistula caused by a ruptured intracavernous aneurysm is reported. The fistula was treated with electrothrombosis by the detachment of two platinum coils into the aneurysm via an endovascular transvenous approach; the fistula was closed, and the patient has recovered completely. The advantages of using electrodetachable platinum coils include thrombogenicity, controllable deposit, radiopacity, and biocompatibility.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Cavernous Sinus
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Intracranial Aneurysm