| Literature DB >> 12914685 |
Leonard Feiner1, Jeffrey Bennett, Nicholas J Volpe.
Abstract
Direct and indirect carotid cavernous sinus fistulas are uncommon vascular anomalies that result in increased pressure in the cavernous sinus. The subsequent changes in blood flow lead to orbital venous congestion, cranial neuropathies, and glaucoma. The following review summarizes knowledge of the clinical features, natural history, diagnostic testing, and therapy for carotid cavernous sinus fistulas.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12914685 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-003-0025-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep ISSN: 1528-4042 Impact factor: 5.081