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Case Report: Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula.

Heinke Pülhorn1, Arun Chandran, Hans Nahser, Catherine McMahon.   

Abstract

Carotid-cavernous fistulae (CCFs) are a rare complication of head trauma, with potentially serious consequences. We report the case of a 45-year-old male patient who presented with posttraumatic CCF 2 months after sustaining a head injury. Appropriate imaging in the form of computed tomography of the head, magnetic resonance imaging of the head, and digital subtraction angiography of the intracranial vessels was performed, and the CCF was successfully coil embolized. This resulted in good resolution of the patient's symptoms. We discuss the cause, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of CCFs. Carotid-cavernous fistulae are a rare sequela of craniofacial trauma; therefore, a high index of suspicion must be maintained to establish a diagnosis and prevent serious consequences.

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Year:  2016        PMID: 26745539     DOI: 10.1097/JTN.0000000000000174

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Trauma Nurs        ISSN: 1078-7496            Impact factor:   1.010


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Authors:  Htun Latt; Kyaw Kyaw; Htwe Htwe Yin; Deepak Kapoor; Sammy San Myint Aung; Raheel Islam
Journal:  Am J Case Rep       Date:  2018-01-12

Review 2.  Bilateral carotid-cavernous fistula with spontaneous resolution: A case report and literature review.

Authors:  Lan Ke; Yan-Ning Yang; Jing Yuan
Journal:  Medicine (Baltimore)       Date:  2017-05       Impact factor: 1.889

3.  Delayed contralateral traumatic carotid cavernous fistula after craniomaxillofacial fractures.

Authors:  Hyung-Sup Shim; Kyo Joon Kang; Hyuk Joon Choi; Yeon Jin Jeong; Jun Hee Byeon
Journal:  Arch Craniofac Surg       Date:  2019-02-20
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