The authors show that percutaneous puncture of balloons within the cavernous sinus is
technically feasible and allows further access to the cavernous sinus after balloon …

Recent advances in intravascular surgery have opened new horizons in the treatment of
various cerebrovascular diseases. In particular, embolization using detachable balloon …

The goal of therapy in patients with traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas is to occlude the
fistula, preferably while maintaining the carotid blood flow. Surgical techniques that treat the …

Discussion The cavernous part of the internal carotid artery, fixed to the surrounding dura at
the base of the skull, is exposed to shearing stresses (1]. In blunt orbital trauma, such …

Detachable silicone rubber balloons, which do not require an outer catheter to effect
detachment, were used to close carotid-cavernous fistulas in 10 patients. Closure was …

✓ The authors report a technique to precisely localize a fistulous opening in the carotid
artery. The patient is heparinized and a Prolo catheter is introduced into the internal carotid …

✓ A technique for intraluminal occlusion of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula with a balloon
catheter is described. Passage of a balloon catheter into the cavernous carotid artery from …

✓ A carotid-cavernous fistula was occluded by a detachable latex balloon. Because of
technical problems, the contrast-filled balloon was left in a precarious position in the ostium …

Complete obliteration of a carotid cavernous fistula with sparing of the carotid blood flow using
a detachable balloon catheter. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account …

Five traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas were treated using a new self-sealing, detachable,
silicone-rubber balloon, as part of a balloon-catheter system, and a modified technique for …