Spontaneous Resolution of Post-Traumatic Direct Carotid-Cavernous Fistula

Interv Neurol. 2018 Feb;7(1-2):1-5. doi: 10.1159/000480303. Epub 2017 Sep 27.

Abstract

Post-traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas are due to a tear in the wall of the cavernous carotid artery, leading to shunting of blood into the cavernous sinus. These are generally high-flow fistula and rarely resolve spontaneously. Most cases require endovascular embolization. We report a case of Barrow type A carotid-cavernous fistula which resolved spontaneously.

Keywords: Barrow classification; Carotid-cavernous fistula; Spontaneous resolution.