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Acta neurochirurgica · Jul 2009
Case ReportsTransarterial coil embolization of a carotid-cavernous fistula which occurred during stent angioplasty.
- Won Ki Yoon, Young Woo Kim, Seong Rhim Kim, Ik Seong Park, Sang Don Kim, and Min Woo Baik.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Holy Family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2009 Jul 1; 151 (7): 849-53; discussion 853-4.
AbstractIntracranial endovascular procedures are less invasive and relatively safe; however, these procedures do carry a risk of complications, such as thromboembolization, arterial injury, and vessel occlusion. We present a case of carotid-cavernous fistula development secondary to injury of the cavernous segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA) during stent angioplasty and its treatment by transarterial coil embolization. Probable causes of this complication and its treatment method are discussed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of such a case.
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