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  • Title: Carotid-cavernous fistula. Intravascular treatment with a self-sealing detachable balloon.
    Author: Ahn HS, White RI, Kumar AJ, Epstein MH, Rosenbaum AE.
    Journal: Radiology; 1983 Nov; 149(2):583-4. PubMed ID: 6622707.
    Abstract:
    Five traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas were treated using a new self-sealing, detachable, silicone-rubber balloon, as part of a balloon-catheter system, and a modified technique for positioning the balloon. The fistulas were occluded successfully in four patients; in a fifth patient, a small fistula persisted. In each instance, the internal carotid artery flow was preserved. The flexible balloon-catheter system can be guided via the blood flow and still not require a coaxial catheter for detachment. Moreover, the flexibility of the balloon and catheter resulted in easy positioning through a tortuous internal carotid artery.
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