Transarterial Embolization of a Carotid Cavernous Fistula with Guglielmi Detachable Coils: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1998.38.4.585
- Author:
Seung Kug BAIK
1
;
Hak Jin KIM
;
Han Young CHOI
;
Bong Gi KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fistula, carot6id-cavernous;
Carotid arteries, therapentic blockade
- MeSH:
Balloon Occlusion;
Catheters;
Fistula*;
Humans
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1998;38(4):585-587
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In the management of carotid cavernous fistula, detachable balloon has become the treatment of choice.However, technical difficulties are not uncommon, and transarterial balloon embolization fail in 5% to 10% ofcases. Failure occurs because in some patients, the fistula orifice may be too small to allow entry. Using atracker catheter system with Guglielmi detachable coils, we achieved successful transarterial occlusion of acarotid cavernous fistula with a small fistula.
