Abstract
Background: Indirect carotid-cavernous fistulae are dural arteriovenous shunts between dural branches of the internal and/or external carotid arteries and the cavernous sinuses. Methods: We present an uncommon case of bilateral dural carotid-cavernous fistula with aggressive angioarchitectural features that was successfully treated with bilateral coil embolization using an unusual unilateral transvenous approach through the basilar plexus. Conclusions: This route should be considered for similar cases, and also for unilateral fistulae when the ipsilateral petrosal sinus cannot be accessed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 201.e5-201.e8 |
Journal | World neurosurgery |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Carotid-cavernous fistula
- Dural fistula
- Embolization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery