Transarterial Guglielmi Detachable Coils Embolization with Stenting for the Treatment of a Traumatic Carotid Cavernous Fistula: Case Report .
- Author:
Jung Yong AHN
;
Hun Kyu CHOI
;
Byung Hee LEE
;
Eun Wan CHOI
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carotid cavernous fistula;
Embolization;
Stenting
- MeSH:
Cavernous Sinus;
Embolization, Therapeutic;
Fistula*;
Humans;
Parents;
Stents*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2002;32(2):156-158
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Embolization of a carotid cavernous fistula(CCF) by means of a detachable balloon is a well-established method for treating CCFs while preserving a patent parent internal carotid artery(ICA). However, failure to embolize the CCF may occur on a few occasions. Herein we describe a stent-assisted Guglielmi detachable coil embolization that completely occludes the fistulous opening rather than fills the cavernous sinus. By applying this technique, we successfully treated a CCF, without compromise of the parent ICA in patients who has failed with balloon technique previously.
