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Carotid-Cavernous sinus fistula (CCF) represents a misdiagnosed condition with potential repercussion in functional, neurological, and social roles of patients with this disease. Earlier reports remark on the efficiency and safety of endovascular therapy with resolution of the symptoms were performed appropriately. We present a case of a male patient from a developing country, with gunshot wound head trauma history and short-term progressive functional and neurological impairment in the presence of intracranial hypertension and ocular symptoms who developed a large CFF, subsequently treated by transradial access embolization. We aim to describe the real-world experience in diagnosis and treatment of CCFs, emphasizing on the scope and outcomes of the endovascular treatment. This case supports worldwide experience, positioning endovascular therapy as an effective strategy in the resolution of CFFs, and the relevance of suspecting this disease in the presence of typical symptoms, even if they are rapidly progressive.
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Antecedentes: El trauma es la tercera causa de mortalidad en la población mundial y la primera en el grupo etario de adultos menores de 44 años; de esta cifra, el 40-70 % se atribuyen al trauma vascular periférico. Tradicionalmente, el manejo quirúrgico ha sido la primera opción de tratamiento. No obstante, con los recientes avances tecnológicos y el auge de la radiología intervencionista, se han obtenido resultados exitosos a partir de opciones terapéuticas como las endoprótesis. Objetivo: Mostrar tres experiencias exitosas en el manejo con endoprótesis del trauma vascular de cuello, miembro superior e inferior, en un hospital de alta complejidad de Colombia. Casos clínicos: Se trata de tres pacientes con trauma vascular periférico producto de heridas por arma cortopunzante, en dos hombres, y por proyectil de arma de fuego en una mujer. En dos de los casos se evidenciaron pseudoaneurismas. En los tres casos se obtuvo adecuada resolución y exclusión de la circulación de las lesiones. Conclusión: El compromiso vascular ha aumentado su frecuencia en el contexto del trauma, por lo cual, es de importancia conocer su manejo óptimo. Actualmente, la reparación endovascular con endoprótesis en el trauma vascular periférico es un procedimiento mínimamente invasivo y con excelentes desenlaces para pacientes adecuadamente seleccionados.
Background: Trauma is the third leading cause of death among the world population and the first in adults under 44 years; from this, 40-70% is represented by peripheral vascular trauma. Traditionally, surgical management has been the first choice of treatment. However, with the technological advances in interventional radiology, successful outcomes have been obtained from therapeutical options such as with stent placement. Objective: To present three successful experiences after stent placement for the treatment of neck, upper and lower limbs vascular trauma at a high complexity hospital from Colombia. Clinical Cases: Three patients presented with peripheral vascular trauma, two men were wounded by sharp weapons men and one woman by a gunshot. In two of them, there was evidence of pseudoaneurysms. In the three cases, adequate resolution and exclusion from circulation were achieved. Conclusion: Vascular trauma has an increased frequency in general trauma context; hence, it is important to recognize its ideal management. Currently, stent placement for the management of peripheral vascular trauma is a minimally invasive procedure with excellent outcomes for properly selected patients.
