Pontine venous congestion caused by dural carotid-cavernous fistula: report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This is a report of two patients in whom a pontine venous congestion occurred with a dural carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF), an extremely rare complication. This is the first such report. We underscore the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of dural CCFs.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Cavernous Sinus
- Pons