Spontaneous Regression of the Pseudoaneurysm Developed after Balloon Occlusion of the Direct Carotid-cavernous Fistula.
- Author:
Chae Heuck LEE
1
;
Myoung Soo KIM
;
Ghi Jai LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. chleens@ korea.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carotid-cavernous fistula;
Pseudoaneurysm;
Balloon occlusion
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aneurysm, False*;
Angiography;
Balloon Occlusion*;
Carotid Artery, Internal;
Diplopia;
Exophthalmos;
Fistula*;
Humans;
Motor Vehicles
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2007;41(5):323-326
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Direct carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a common post-traumatic disease. However, pseudoaneurysm formation after balloon occlusion is a rare complication. The author present such a case with review of the literature. A 26-year-old man involved in a motor vehicle accident as a driver. Only mild conjunctival injection and minimal exophthalmos on the right eye were noted after trauma. However, angiography revealed a direct CCF and dissection of the proximal intracranial internal carotid artery (ICA). After first balloon occlusion of the CCF, the patient redeveloped fistula due to early deflation of the balloon. After the second balloon occlusion, pseudoaneurysm and diplopia were developed with the change of balloon position and shape. However, visual symptom spontaneously resolved and pseudoaneurysm was also decreased within 6 months after balloon occlusion.
