Endovascular Management of Direct Carotid-Cavernous Fistula

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Abstract

Direct carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a direct connection between the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the cavernous sinus (CS) caused by a rent in wall of cavernous carotid artery. It is usually a rapid fistula with arterial pressure of the ICA transmitted to the CS and its venous drainage pathways. CCF is uncommon in the developed world.

Keywords

Direct carotid-cavernous fistula Internal carotid artery Cavernous sinus Connection Arterial pressure Developed world Prevalence Traumatic Spontaneous Clinical presentation Malignancy 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of NeuroradiologyFrencham HospitalBristolUK

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