Journal of Vietnamese Medicine  2001;265(11):73-78

Value of embolization of carotidocarvenous fistula with interventive X-ray

Giang Van Bui

Keywords

carotidocarvenous fistula

Country

Viet Nam

Language

Vietnamese

Abstract

In duration of 11 months (12/1999-10/2000) 22 case of carotidocarvenous fistula (CCF) have been confirmed by angiography. 18 patients were treated by endovascular method with 17 procedures performed with detachable balloons. The remaining case was done using coils. Results of the 18 patients who underwent endovacular methods, caroticocavenous fistulae in 17 patients resolved completely. Two patients needed additional session which likewise showed good results. There is one failed case which is still awaiting for another interventive session.