Abstract
A case of carotid-cavernous fistula caused by a ruptured intracavernous aneurysm is reported. The fistula was treated with electrothrombosis by the detachment of two platinum coils into the aneurysm via an endovascular transvenous approach; the fistula was closed, and the patient has recovered completely. The advantages of using electrodetachable platinum coils include thrombogenicity, controllable deposit, radiopacity, and biocompatibility.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
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Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*
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Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy
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Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Artery Diseases / etiology*
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Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy
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Cavernous Sinus*
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Cerebral Angiography
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Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation*
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Equipment Design
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Female
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Humans
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Intracranial Aneurysm / complications*
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Rupture, Spontaneous