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Spontaneous fistulas presenting as direct communication between the carotid siphon and cavernous sinus are very rare. They occurred in two patients where a dissection as possible cause is discussed. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are described.
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Bradac, G.B., Bender, A., Curio, G. et al. Report of two cases of spontaneous direct carotid-cavernous fistula. Neuroradiology 27, 436–439 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00327610
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