Open AccessEmbolization of a deep orbital varix through endovascular route
Author(s) -
Rakesh Kumar,
Amandeep Singh,
Anirudh Singh,
Abhishek Abhishek
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.156935
Subject(s) - medicine , embolization , varix , radiology , surgery , endovascular treatment , varices , aneurysm , cirrhosis , gastroenterology
We report a case of the primary deep orbital venous varix treated by endovascular coil embolization procedure by transfemoral catheterization. This method of treatment has the advantage of image-guided localization of the pathology, real-time management and confirmation of the success of the procedure in the sitting.