Traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula due to a gun shot injury

K W Grätz; H G Imhof; A Valavanis

doi:10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80155-9

Traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula due to a gun shot injury

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991 Oct;20(5):280-2. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80155-9.

Authors

K W Grätz¹, H G Imhof, A Valavanis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, Switzerland.

PMID: 1761879
DOI: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80155-9

Abstract

A case of a traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula is presented, the result of a bullet passing through both condylar regions of the mandible. The fistula was occluded by a detachable balloon brought in place using endovascular techniques.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*
Carotid Artery Diseases / etiology*
Carotid Artery Injuries*
Cavernous Sinus / injuries*
Humans
Male
Maxillofacial Injuries / complications*
Middle Aged
Skull Fractures / etiology
Wounds, Gunshot / complications*