Endovascular embolization of special carotid cavernous fistula / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the feasibility and value of special carotid cavemous fistula(CCF). Metheds In 28 cases with traumatic history, cerebral angiographies were performed via percutaneous transfemoral route before endovascular embolization. Results Bilateral CCF in 6 cases,unilateral CCFs including mutileakage in 2 cases and small fistulae in 4 cases,CCF combined with fracture segment in 11 cases,traumatic aneurysms in 3 cases,NPPB after embolizationin 2 cases. The fistulas of 9 cases were occluded with patency of internal carotid artery(ICA),and ICA were occluded in 19cases.Conclusions Endovascular embolization of carotid cavernous fistula was safe and effective.This methed should be the first choice for the treatment.Different techniques of endovascular embolization should be undertaken for different CCF.