Cavernous Sinus Fistulas: Carotid Cavernous Fistulas and Dural Arteriovenous Malformations

Overview

Journal Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep

Specialty Neurology

Date 2003 Aug 14

PMID 12914685

Citations 11

Authors

Leonard Feiner

Jeffrey Bennett

Nicholas J Volpe

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Abstract

Direct and indirect carotid cavernous sinus fistulas are uncommon vascular anomalies that result in increased pressure in the cavernous sinus. The subsequent changes in blood flow lead to orbital venous congestion, cranial neuropathies, and glaucoma. The following review summarizes knowledge of the clinical features, natural history, diagnostic testing, and therapy for carotid cavernous sinus fistulas.

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