Indirect Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistulas Treated by Transvenous Approach Through the Superior Ophthalmic Vein: A Case Report and Technical Note

Authors

  • Thaweesak Aurboonyawat Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Theerapol Witthiwej Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Anchalee Churojana Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

Embolization, indirect carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas, superior ophthalmic vein

Abstract

Objective: To present the results of our alternative treatment of indirect carotid- cavernous sinus fistulas.

Methods: A 50-year-old-woman, whom the standard underwent surgical exposure of the superior ophthalmic vein (SOV), retrograde venous catheterization, and coil embolization of the cavernous sinus.

Results: Complete fistulas obliteration was accompanied by recovery of the clinical symptoms.

Conclusion: The surgical SOV approach might be sufficient when standard endovascular intervention does not succeed. The technique is safe and effective when performed by an interdisciplinary team.

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Published

01-07-2007

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Aurboonyawat, T. ., Witthiwej, T. ., & Churojana, A. . (2007). Indirect Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistulas Treated by Transvenous Approach Through the Superior Ophthalmic Vein: A Case Report and Technical Note. Siriraj Medical Journal, 59(4), 191–194. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246100

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 4 (2007): Jul-Aug

Section

Case Report

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