Detachable balloon embolization: concomitant use of a second safety balloon

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1999 Jun-Jul;20(6):1103-6.

Abstract

We describe a relatively unusual case of carotid cavernous fistula in association with a persistent trigeminal artery, presumably related to aneurysm rupture near the carotid origin of the vessel. We emphasize the use of a second, nondetachable balloon solely for the purpose of stabilizing placement of the first device at the time of detachment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
  • Catheterization*
  • Cavernous Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Cavernous Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Medical Illustration