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  • Title: [Traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula].
    Author: Bojić L, Ivanisević M, Rogosić V, Lesin M, Kovacić Z, Buca A.
    Journal: Acta Med Croatica; 2007 Apr; 61(2):207-9. PubMed ID: 17585479.
    Abstract:
    Carotid-cavernous fistula is uncommon consequence of craniocerebral trauma. Earlier recognition of the patients with carotid-cavernous fistula and shorter time of delay in treatment could save patients from complications and vision loss. A 27-year-old man presented with severe craniocerebral injury after an car accident. He required emergent craniotomy for an open depressed cranial fractures, haemostasis and epidural hematoma. Three months later, the patient began to exhibit progressive chemosis and proptosis of left eye. Computed tomography and cerebral angiography revealed findings consistent with a carotid-cavernous fistula. Angiography revealed a fistula between carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. The patient was treated by transarterial embolization resulting in immediate and permanent occlusion of the fistula and improved visual acuity after six months follow-up. Posttraumatic carotid-cavernous fistula may be treated successfully with the use of transarterial coil embolization.
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