Iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistula following Fogarty catheter thromboendarterectomy. Case report.

Authors :: Eggers F
Lukin R
Chambers AA
Tomsick TA
Sawaya R
Source :: Journal of neurosurgery [J Neurosurg] 1979 Oct; Vol. 51 (4), pp. 543-5.
Publication Year :: 1979
Abstract: A case of iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistula secondary to a Fogarty catheter thrombectomy is presented. The literature and seven previously reported cases are reviewed.

Subjects :: Arteriovenous Fistula diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery Diseases diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery, Internal diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery, Internal surgery
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
Arteriovenous Fistula etiology
Carotid Artery Diseases etiology
Carotid Artery Thrombosis surgery
Catheterization adverse effects
Cavernous Sinus
Endarterectomy adverse effects

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