Bilateral Traumatic Caroticocavernous Fistulas: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Apr;76(4):826-830. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.11.018. Epub 2017 Nov 23.

Abstract

A traumatic caroticocavernous fistula (CCF) is an acquired, abnormal communication between the internal carotid artery and the cavernous sinus, secondary to trauma. This rare condition can initially be misdiagnosed, because its presentation shares features common to those of facial trauma, which can result in serious complications. We describe a case of bilateral CCF in an adult patient after a road traffic accident.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / complications
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / surgery*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / surgery*
  • Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / etiology
  • Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / surgery*
  • Cavernous Sinus / injuries*
  • Cavernous Sinus / surgery
  • Female
  • Head Injuries, Closed / complications
  • Humans
  • Mandibular Fractures / complications
  • Mandibular Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed