Intravascular balloon embolization of the carotid-cavernous fistula is widely accepted instead of surgical management, because of preserving the internal carotid arterial blood flow. low risk, rare complication, short admission date and so on. 2 cases of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulae were treated with Debrun's detachable balloon catheter method, successfully. The follow-up check of 6 months and 18 months in each cases after the procedure revealed good result.
Alternative Title
Trans-arterial Balloon Embolization of Carotid-Cavernous Fistula