Carotid cavernous fistula subsequent to nasal septoplasty; A case report
JRMS-Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2005; 10 (2): 112-113
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ABSTRACT
Carotid cavernous fistula [CCF] is a rare and lethal condition; it can be spontaneous, traumatic or iatrogenic. This report Presents a case of CCF subsequent to nasal septoplasty who was a 24 years old lady with proptosis and severe decreased visual acuity. After cerebral angiography, trapping and embolization of fistula was performed with good recovery. Like our case, review of articles shows that the patients are signs and symptoms free after embolization
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Embolización Terapéutica
/
Tabique Nasal
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. Res. Med. Sci.
Año:
2005
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