Abstract
Endovascular balloon occlusion has become a standard mode of therapy in carotid cavernous fistulas. Many angioarchitectural variations are, however, encountered in individual cases, some of which influence the therapeutic mode and outcome. We report on three patients with carotid cavernous fistulas treated by endovascular techniques.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
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Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology
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Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
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Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Artery Diseases / etiology
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Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
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Carotid Artery Injuries*
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Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging
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Catheterization*
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Cavernous Sinus / diagnostic imaging
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Cavernous Sinus / injuries*
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Embolization, Therapeutic
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Humans
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Male
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Radiography