Delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula in a patient with traumatic brain injury.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas are rare complications of traumatic brain injury, facial trauma and postorthognathic surgery. A high level of clinical suspicion is necessary, particularly for patients who are unable to communicate, to establish the diagnosis. A case of delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula after traumatic brain injury is presented. This case illustrates that early recognition of this disorder is crucial to prevent significant morbidity.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Brain Injuries
- Carotid Arteries
- Cavernous Sinus