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Embolization treatment with detachable balloon for traumatic internal carotid cavernous fistulas

Sun Meiqin

Abstract

Objective To evaluate clinical characteristics of traumatic internal carotid cavernous fistulas and embolization treatment technique for traumatic internal carotid cavernous fistulas(TCCF).Methods Magic-BD TE balloon catheters and labeled latex balloon were used for the embolization treatment of 10 cases of TCCF under DSA monitoring.Results Of 9 cases embolized successfully,there were 7 cases of embolization for once and 2 cases for twice and there was one death case because of bleeding.Conclusion Embolization therapy is an optimal choice for TCCF because of its micro-invasiveness and therapeutic effect.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Embolization, Balloon, Surgery, Carotid-cavernous fistula, Radiology, Internal carotid artery