Detachable Balloon Embolization in Barrow Type A of Traumatic Carotid Cavernous Fistula

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of detachable balloon embolization technique in the treatment of patients with Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula(TCCF).Materials and Methods 18 cases with Barrow type A of TCCF were treated by endovascular embolization with detachable balloon.With seldinger technique adopted in the puncture of femoral artry,magic BD catheters combining with balloon were used to embolize the fistula or the internal carotid artery.Results The bruit disappeared immediately after embolization.The fistulas of 16 cases were occluded with patency of internal carotid artry(ICA),while ICA was occluded in 2 case.Follow up after procedure from 6 to 12 months,no one was recurred.Conclusion The detachable balloon technique is a minimal invasive treatment for TCCF,which is simple,faster recovery and effective results.