顔面骨骨折により生じた外傷性頸動脈海綿静脈洞瘻の1例

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Traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a condition that can occur when trauma creates a communication between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus, producing a syndrome of exophthalmos and hyperemia of the conjunctiva. We describe a patient with CCF who had marked exophthalmos 1 month after sustaining facial fractures. Under radiographic control, we treated the patient by embolization using a detachable balloon catheter and obtained a favorable outcome.
Although it is rare, CCF should be considered in the evaluation of ocular symptoms in facial fractures.