Prognostic analysis and complications of traumatic carotid cavernous fistulas after treatment with detachable balloon and／or coil embolization

Objective : To explore the causes of the formation of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas and the therapeutic effect of detachable balloon and/or coil embolization and the prevention of its complications. Methods: From October, 1992 to March, 2002, 17 patients with traumatic carotid-cavernons fistulas were treated with detachable balloon and/or coil embolization in our hospital. The clinical data and imaging features of CT, MR and selective angiogram of these patients were analyzed. Results : One week after treatment with embolization, the clinical symptoms of the 17 patients were remitted, and optic cacophony, nystagmns, exophthalmos and dropsy of conjunctiva disappeared. Two patients manifested surgical complications, one patient died. Sixteen patients survived. They were all followed up for more than 2 years, which showed one patient had handicap in movement, and in one patient the signs and symptoms of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas reoccurred 2 months after treatment. Conclusions: The detachable balloon and/or coil embolization is safe and reliable. It is a good method to treat traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas.     

Surgical treatment of post—traumatic pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas

Objective:To report the experience in the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas.Methods:A series of 30 patients(11 women and 19 men) with posttraumatic pseudoaneurysms were reviewed retrospectively.Among them 7 patients (5 women and 2 men) were associated with arteriovenous fistula.Results:The causes included sharp penetration trauma(18 cases),blunt trauma (6 cases) and iatrogenic arterial injury (6 cases).The main clinical manifestations consisted of local pulsatile mass (26 cases),vascular bruits (19 cases),thrill (13 cases),ischemia of distal limb (9 cases),neuropathy (5 cases) and pseudoaneurysm rupture (2 cases).All patients underwent surgery.The operations included:ligation of the vessels (12 cases),surgical resection and primary suture repain of the vascular defect or anastomosis (11 cases),vascular reconstruction with autogenous saphenous vein (3 cases) and synthetic vascular graft (4 cases).Conclusions:Because of the imminent clinical course,early operation is usually indicated.The operative treatment is effective and safe for most of the patients with post-traumatic pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas.     

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

尿道下裂成形术后并发症的临床分析

Objectives To study and analyze the cauge,rate and treatment for complications of hypospadi - as repair operations.Methods In the past 3 years,there were 19 patients with complications of hypospedias repair for 117 cases single - stage urethmplasty.The ages were from 1.5 to 24 years old,the mean Was 4.6.The classifica - tions were glans of penis 10,body of penis 5,serious hypospedias 4,includingpenoscrota,scrotal andperineal.The lengths of new urethras were from 1.2 to 4.4 cm,the mean was 2.6 cm.Results The rate of complications was 15.9%for 1～3 years following survey.There were urethral fistulas 11 cases(57.9%),urethral strictures 4(21.1%),diverticulumsl(5.3%),withdrawal of meatus 1(5.3%),chordees 1(5.3%),seriouS abnomal apperance of penis 1 cases(5.3%).The rate of urethral fistulas was the first and urethral stricture the second,they were higher than other complications signiflcantly(P相似文献   

Indications for treatment and classification of 132 carotid-cavernous fistulas

Classification of carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) into the four types described by Barrow allows the surgeon to choose the optimal therapy for each patient. Type A patients have fast flow fistulas that are manifest by a direct connection between the internal carotid arterial siphon and the cavernous sinus through a single tear in the arterial wall. The best therapy is obliteration of the connection by a detachable balloon. Ninety-two of 95 traumatic CCFs were treated in this fashion. Direct surgical exposure of the cervical or cavernous internal carotid artery (ICA) was necessary in the remaining 3 patients, who had undergone unsuccessful surgical trapping. Three ruptured cavernous aneurysms and 2 spontaneous CCFs also had Type A connections. Other carotid-cavernous fistulas are slow flow, spontaneous dural arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) that have been classified into B, C, and D types on the basis of arterial supply. Occlusion of the ICA is not a logical choice in the treatment of dural AVMs that occur in the elderly, are relatively benign, and are often bilateral. Type B are rare and are fed by meningeal branches of the ICA only. We have not seen this type of dural fistula in our series. Type C are supplied by feeders from the external carotid only and can almost always be obliterated successfully by embolizing the external carotid artery (ECA) branches. There are 4 Type C cases in this series of 37 spontaneous CCFs. All occurred in patients less than 30 years of age and were shunts between the middle meningeal artery and the cavernous sinus.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Pathogenetic and therapeutic considerations of carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas

Summary Carotid-cavernous sinus fistula (CCF) is a syndrome in which arteriovenous shunts exist between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. These shunts vary widely in pathogenesis, angiogram, haemodynamics and treatment. Several systems of classification in terms of either haemodynamics, aetiology and/or pathogenesis have been reported, but they are not comprehensive. A more comprehensive and simpler nomenclature of classification is now required.Fifty seven cases of CCFs were analyzed and were classified according to their pathogenesis, angiography and treatment modalities. There were 11 traumatic CCFs with direct shunts (T-D group), and 2 traumatic CCFs with indirect shunts (T-I group). Spontaneous CCFs were divided into three groups. There were 37 spontaneous CCFs caused by dural arteriovenous shunts that were naturally classified as being indirect shunts (SD-I group). There were 5 spontaneous CCFs caused by suspected connective tissue disorders, such as fibromuscular dysplasia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome etc.; these had direct shunts. Care was needed to avoid dissection of the artery or complications due to the fragility of connective tissue (SC-D group). There were 2 spontaneous CCFs caused by the rupture of an inflaclinoid aneurysm without any background of connective tissue disorder; these had direct shunts (SA-D group).By this system of grouping and use of abbreviations, each case of CCF can be clearly delineated in terms of its pathogenesis and selection for appropriate treatment.     

Spontaneous resolution of bilateral traumatic carotid cavernous fistulas and development of trans-sellar intercarotid vascular communication: case report

BACKGROUND: Bilateral carotid cavernous fistulas may complicate head injury. Spontaneous resolution of post-traumatic direct carotid cavernous fistula is rare. CASE DESCRIPTION We present a case of a 42-year-old female who developed post-traumatic high flow bilateral carotid cavernous fistulas with cortical and deep venous drainage, who had a spontaneous resolution with thrombosis of the cavernous sinus outlets bilaterally and development of a trans-sellar intercarotid vascular communication. To our knowledge this is the first reported case in the literature describing such a phenomenon. CONCLUSION Bilateral direct carotid cavernous fistulas may undergo spontaneous resolution and form a benign trans-sellar intercarotid vascular communication.     

Treatment of 54 traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas

A series of 54 traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas has been treated with detachable balloon catheters. The balloon was introduced through one of three different approaches: the endarterial route; the venous route through the jugular vein, the inferior petrosal sinus, and the cavernous sinus; or surgical exposure of the cavernous sinus; with occlusion of the fistula by a detachable balloon directly positioned in the cavernous sinus. Full follow-up review demonstrated that the carotid blood flow was preserved in 59% of cases. The most frequent complication was a transient oculomotor nerve palsy, which occurred in 20% of cases. In three cases where both the fistula and the carotid artery were originally occluded by the balloon, the superior portion of the fistula was later found not to be completely occluded, and these patients had intracranial ligation of the supraclinoid portion of the carotid artery. Three patients had hemiparesis, transient in two cases and permanent in the other. The results show that the fistula was totally occluded in 53 cases; in the one exception the patient became asymptomatic but had a minimal angiographic leak.     

Alcohol embolization of carotid-cavernous indirect fistulae

OBJECTIVE: Carotid-cavernous fistulae (CCFs) are abnormal communications between the carotid artery and cavernous sinus that may present with rapid visual deterioration and extraocular paresis as a result of increasing intraocular pressure requiring emergent treatment to preserve vision. We present a technique of balloon-assisted ethanol embolization of the cavernous carotid artery supply to indirect CCFs providing immediate reduction in intraocular pressure with symptomatic improvement. METHODS: We reviewed clinical and angiographic data and present a retrospective case series illustrating six patients who underwent endovascular embolization because of worsening visual acuity and extraocular motility disorder caused by CCFs. Cerebral angiography revealed significant blood supply from the cavernous carotid artery to these CCFs. We performed ethanol embolization of these branches with distal balloon protection. RESULTS: Five of the six patients experienced immediate and sustained (mean follow-up, 21 mo) decreases in intraocular pressure, with significant symptom improvement. One patient experienced cavernous sinus thrombosis after conclusion of embolization, which caused a temporary worsening of symptoms that improved gradually over time. CONCLUSION: Many surgical and endovascular options are available to treat indirect CCFs. Absolute ethanol is a liquid agent that causes immediate vessel sclerosis and occlusion, which makes it a dangerous but potent liquid embolic agent. With distal temporary balloon protection to prevent migration of ethanol, we achieved excellent clinical and angiographic results using absolute ethanol to embolize the cavernous carotid supply to indirect CCFs. This represents a safe and effective method of endovascular management of this complex vascular anomaly.     

Endovascular treatment of carotid-cavernous fistulas: review of 12 cases.

Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are an uncommon pathology in current neurosurgical practice. Furthermore, they generally present a challenge to the neurosurgeon because of both their deep location and the major neurovascular structures that surround them. CCFs consist of a vascular anomaly in which blood flows from meningeal branches of the internal and external carotid arteries, or directly from the internal carotid artery, into the venous circulation around and in the cavernous sinus. Twelve patients with direct and indirect/dural CCFs who underwent examination and treatment between July 2003 and February 2006 are reported here. All patients of this retrospective evaluation were symptomatic at the time of diagnosis, which was confirmed by cerebral angiography. The patients were treated by endovascular approaches and the CCFs were occluded. From our evaluation, we concluded that the endovascular procedure is safe, effective and minimally invasive in patients with CCF.     

Surgical approaches to the cavernous sinus--repair of a C-C fistula at the C5 portion of the internal carotid artery

It has been generally accepted that the direct approach to the cavernous sinus under the normal temperature is very difficult and dangerous. Bleeding from the cavernous sinus is thought to be very difficult to control. However, when the patient is kept in semi-sitting position during the operation, the venous pressure of the cavernous sinus can be decreased nearly to 0 and the cavernous sinus can be opened without any serious bleeding. Either insertion of Biobond soaked Oxycel or alternative insertion of fibrinogen soaked Gelfoam and thrombin soaked Gelfoam into the opened cavernous sinus is made to control bleeding. In the case of C-C fistula, if the cavernous portion of the carotid artery is trapped by application of temporary clips to the cervical portion of the external and internal carotid artery and the C2 portion of the internal carotid artery, one could perform the operation without any uncontrollable serious bleeding in the same manner. In such cases, in order to prevent ischemia of the brain during interruption of the internal carotid flow, EC-IC bypass is indicated and performed about two weeks prior to the direct attack of the cavernous sinus. The operation consists of subfronto-pterional transsylvian approach, removal of the anterior clinoid process, removal of the superior, lateral and inferior walls of the optic foramen as far anteriorly as possible, opening of the anterior inferior cavity and the medial cavity through the medial triangle in order to isolate the C3 and C4 portions of the internal carotid artery, and then exposure of the C5 portion of the internal carotid artery via the Parkinson's triangle.     

Cavernous sinus fistula caused by intracavernous rupture of a persistent primitive trigeminal artery. Case report

A persistent carotid-basilar anastomosis (primitive trigeminal artery), identified by four-vessel vertebral angiography, was shown to be the cause of a cavernous sinus fistula in a 51-year-old woman. The fistula, but not the primitive artery, was identified on a carotid arteriogram. Because of the flow contribution from the posterior circulation, balloon embolization via the carotid system failed, and the fistula was repaired through a direct surgical approach. The operative technique is described and the hemodynamic aspects of a cavernous sinus fistula that is related to this primitive anastomosis are reviewed.     

Carotid cavernous fistula in a patient with coronary artery disease

Carotid cavernous fistulas are abnormal communications between the carotid and cavernous vasculature, with potential for serious neurological and ocular sequelae. There is considerable literature on the neuro-radiological management of carotico-cavernous fistula depending upon their flow status. The coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for coronary artery disease (CAD) is a well established method of revascularization. However, the association of carotid cavernous fistula in presence of CAD is an infrequent occurrence. We present a case of coronary artery disease scheduled for bypass surgery, developed spontaneous bilateral carotid cavernous fistulas, highlighting a unique aspect of association between coronary and carotid disease.     

Subtemporal transdural use of detachable balloons for traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas

Endovascular use of detachable balloons has revolutionized the management of carotid-cavernous fistulas so that the goals of angiographic elimination of fistula and preservation of carotid patency can usually be achieved nonsurgically. Certain circumstances of flow dynamics and anatomy, however, make an endovascular approach difficult for even an experienced interventional neuroradiologist. Fistulas involving the posterior carotid wall at its proximal cavernous entry and the anterior carotid wall in its initial horizontal intracavernous segment, as well as very low flow fistulas at other sites, have posed particular problems. Three patients with such traumatic fistulas whose endovascular treatment failed were managed by the direct transdural introduction of balloons. Intraoperative angiography was accomplished with open internal carotid artery (ICA) catheterization and the use of a portable C-arm with a 6-in. image intensifier. After temporal craniectomy and subtemporal exposure, the course of the cavernous ICA was mapped out with spinal needles and the site of the fistula was localized by intraoperative angiography. An incision was then made in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus, and latex balloons were manually introduced via a 7 French introducer sheath. The balloons were inflated under angiographic control and detached when the fistula was obliterated. This simple technique was initially successful in three patients; the fistula was eliminated with preservation of carotid patency. One patient suffered a recurrence of his fistula 2 months postoperatively while lifting weights, and one patient developed a new 3rd nerve palsy after operation.