Occlusion of carotid-cavernous fistula with a balloon catheter

Bahuleyan, K.; Nelson, L.R.; Peck, F.C.

Surgical Neurology 3(6): 283-287

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0090-3019
PMID: 1162578
Document Number: 90652
Occlusion of a carotid-cavernous fistula with a balloon catheter appears to be easier and perhaps safer than the widely used trapping procedure. Two cases successfully treated using this technique are reported along with a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and possible future improvements in technique.

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