Treatment of a traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula by the sole use of a flow diverting stent.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/neurintsurg-2011-010000.
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Abstract
Direct caroticocavernous fistula (CCF) has traditionally been treated by detachable balloon placement within the affected cavernous sinus. We describe a case of a direct CCF treated solely with flow-diverting stents. These novel devices may offer a simpler and potentially safer vessel-sparing option in this rare condition.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula
- Stents