[Selective occlusion of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula following transphenoidal hypophysectomy using a detachable balloon catheter]

Rontgenblatter. 1987 Jul;40(7):222-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A case of a carotid cavernous sinus fistula following transphenoidal hypophysectomy is reported. A selective occlusion of the fistula with patency of the carotid artery was achieved by means of a detachable balloon catheter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acromegaly / surgery
  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal
  • Cavernous Sinus*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypophysectomy*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*