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
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Acromegaly / surgery
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Adult
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Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
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Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
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Carotid Artery, Internal
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Cavernous Sinus*
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Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
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Female
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Humans
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Hypophysectomy*
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Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications / therapy*