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Transsphenoidal computer-navigation-assisted deflation of a balloon after endovascular occlusion of a direct carotid cavernous sinus fistula.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11237982     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
SUMMARY: A 49-year-old woman with a direct posttraumatic carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) was treated with detachable balloons via a transcarotid route. After the procedure, her intracranial bruit, conjunctival injection, and orbital congestion were cured, but the preexistent sixth nerve palsy deteriorated. CT showed one balloon positioned in the posterior portion of the right cavernous sinus and was regarded to be responsible for nerve compression. After surgical exposure by use of a transnasal-transsphenoidal approach under 3D navigation control, this balloon was deflated by puncture with a 22-gauge needle. The previously described symptoms resolved after balloon deflation. This report presents a rare complication of endovascular treatment of direct CCF and a new microsurgical approach to a balloon in a case of nerve compression.
Authors:
J Klisch; J Schipper; H Husstedt; R Laszig; M Schumacher
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0195-6108     ISO Abbreviation:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Publication Date:  2001 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-03-12     Completed Date:  2001-06-14     Revised Date:  2008-02-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003708     Medline TA:  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  537-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Section of Neuroradiology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abducens Nerve Diseases / etiology,  therapy
Balloon Dilatation*
Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / radiography,  therapy*
Cerebral Angiography
Device Removal
Embolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects,  instrumentation
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Paralysis / etiology,  therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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