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- Title
Delayed contralateral traumatic carotid cavernous fistula after craniomaxillofacial fractures.
- Authors
Hyung-Sup Shim; Kyo Joon Kang; Hyuk Joon Choi; Yeon Jin Jeong; Jun Hee Byeon
- Abstract
A carotid-cavernous sinus fistula is a rare condition in which an abnormal communication exists between the internal or external carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. It typically occurs within a few weeks after craniomaxillofacial trauma. In most cases, the carotid-cavernous sinus fistula occurs on the same side as the craniomaxillofacial fracture. We report a case of delayed carotidcavernous sinus fistula that developed symptoms 7 months after the craniomaxillofacial fracture. The fistula developed on the side opposite to that of the craniomaxillofacial fracture. Based on our experience with this case, we recommend a long follow-up period of 7-8 months after the occurrence of a craniomaxillofacial fracture. We also recommend that the follow-up should include consideration of the side contralateral to the injury.
- Subjects
MAXILLOFACIAL surgery; FISTULA; FACIAL bone fractures
- Publication
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, 2019, Vol 20, Issue 1, p44
- ISSN
2287-1152
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7181/acfs.2018.02215