POST TRAUMATIC CAROTICO-CAVERNOUS FISTULA-A CASE ILLUSTRATION.
Author(s): Samuel F.S.; Suleiman I.A.; Shefiullahi G.; Menegbe Y.B.; Isah I.M.; Rabiu M.; Olatunji I.A.; Abu A.
Institute(s): 1Department of Radiology and Imaging, MAUTH, Yola; 2,4,5,6,7Department of Radiology, ABUTH, Zaria; 3Department of Ophthalmology; 8Ahmadu Bello University Medical Centre, Zaria.
Volume 8 / Issue 1
Abstract
Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are abnormal vascular connections between the carotid arterial system and the cavernous sinus. They are most often caused by trauma. The Barrow classification divides CCFs into four types based on anatomy and flow dynamics. Type A, a direct high-flow shunt between the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the cavernous sinus, is commonly seen in young males following head injuries, while Types B, C, and D are lower-flow dural variants involving the branches of the ICA and/or external carotid artery (ECA).
Number of Pages: 5
Number of Words: 1536
First Page: 66
Last Page: 70