Trigeminal-cavernous fistula: Saltzman anatomy revisited

J D McKenzie; B L Dean; R A Flom

Trigeminal-cavernous fistula: Saltzman anatomy revisited

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1996 Feb;17(2):280-2.

Authors

J D McKenzie¹, B L Dean, R A Flom

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neuroradiology, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

PMID: 8938299
PMCID: PMC8338362

Abstract

We report a case of a carotid-cavernous fistula through a persistent trigeminal artery with endovascular treatment, and discuss the Saltzman classification of persistent trigeminal artery anatomy and its importance in treatment of this lesion.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
Carotid Artery Injuries*
Carotid Artery, Internal / abnormalities
Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging
Cavernous Sinus / diagnostic imaging
Cavernous Sinus / injuries*
Cerebral Angiography
Embolization, Therapeutic*
Humans
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
Male