Caroticocavernous Fistula: Successful Reversal by Endovascular Treatment

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
Muhammad Mateen Amir, Naveen Abubakar Bugvi

Abstract

A 22-year male presented in outpatient department with right sided proptosis and chemosis, after a roadside accident two months back. He was on treatment for orbital cellulitis and taking steroids with antibiotics, both orally and topically. He was also on topical antiglaucoma agents. Detailed examination revealed bruit on auscultation. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), dilated superior ophthalmic vein led to diagnosis of caroticocavernous fistula (CCF) and the patient was referred to Neurosurgery Department of Lahore General Hospital (LGH), Lahore, where digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and balloon catheterization by a radiologist in the same sitting, resulted in successful closure of fistula and amelioration of all the signs and symptoms within six weeks.

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