1. Thermography in the management of carotid-cavernous fistulas.
- Author
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Rafael GG and Alberto MC
- Subjects
- Adult, Arteriovenous Fistula complications, Arteriovenous Fistula surgery, Auscultation, Carotid Artery Diseases complications, Carotid Artery Diseases diagnosis, Carotid Artery Diseases surgery, Catheterization, Exophthalmos etiology, Female, Humans, Male, Ophthalmoplegia etiology, Postoperative Complications, Recurrence, Arteriovenous Fistula diagnosis, Carotid Artery, Internal, Cavernous Sinus, Thermography
- Abstract
The authors report their experiences with thermography as a new tool to assess the diagnosis and postoperative control of patients with carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCF). A zone of increased temperature on the homolateral orbital region is described in cases of CCF. A supraorbital "cool" area, as seen in patients with carotid stenosis or occlusion, is observed when surgery with the Jaeger-Hamby technique has been successful. Thermograms obtained in five patients are presented and the pathophysiology of these findings is discussed.
- Published
- 1975
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