Published December 2004 | Version v1
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Transvenous injection of onyx for casting of the cavernous sinus for the treatment of a carotid-cavernous fistula

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Hacettepe Univ. Hospitals, Ankara (Turkey)
  • 2. Yersu Sok. 1, Erdem Kent, Cayyolu, Ankara (Turkey)

Description

A complex case of carotid-cavernous fistula was treated transvenously by injection of ethyl vinyl alcohol co-polymer into the cavernous sinus after an unsuccessful embolization attempt with detachable coils and liquid adhesive agents. There were no complications. At 3 months the patient's symptoms had resolved completely, and a control angiogram revealed persistent occlusion. The physical properties of ethyl vinyl alcohol polymer justify further investigation of this agent for the treatment of carotid-cavernous fistula. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. 1012-1015
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYAB

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
36039155
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CAROTID ARTERIES; FISTULAE; IMAGES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Descriptors DEC
ARTERIES; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; RADIOLOGY