Ayse Aralasmak, Kamil Karaali, Can Cevikol, Utku Senol, Timur Sindel, Huseyin Toprak, Huseyin Ozdemir, Alpay Alkan
Purpose. The carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is an abnormal arteriovenous communication and its drainage pathways may affect the clinic presentation and change treatment approach. We evaluated drainage patterns of CCFs by digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and categorized drainage pathways according to their types and etiology. Materials and Methods. Venous drainage patterns of 13 CCFs from 10 subjects were studied and categorized as anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, and contralateral on DSA. Drainage patterns were correlated to types and etiology of CCFs...
2014: ISRN Radiology