Endovascular Treatment of Post-traumatic Carotid-cavernous Fistula Using Flow Diverter Stent
Author(s) -
Guilherme de Palma Abrão,
André Didier Lyra,
Matheus Miranda Barbosa
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
jbnc - jornal brasileiro de neurocirurgia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2446-6786
pISSN - 0103-5118
DOI - 10.22290/jbnc.v28i2.1691
Subject(s) - medicine , embolization , carotid cavernous fistula , fistula , stent , endovascular treatment , internal carotid artery , surgery , flow diverter , radiology , carotid arteries , aneurysm
Received 9 Jun 18 Accepted Jun 20, 2018 ABSTRACT We describe a case of post-traumatic high-flow carotid-cavernous fistula that was successfully treated with coils and pipeline embolization device. Following the endovascular treatment, the patient experienced clinical improvement of symptoms with complete anatomical restoration of the internal carotid artery.
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