Delayed Presentation of a Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-1991
Abstract
Carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas are rare complications of traumatic brain injury, facial trauma and postorthognathic surgery. A high level of clinical suspicion is necessary, particularly for patients who are unable to communicate, to establish the diagnosis. A case of delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula after traumatic brain injury is presented. This case illustrates that early recognition of this disorder is crucial to prevent significant morbidity.
Volume
70
Issue
4
First Page
178
Last Page
180
ISSN
0894-9115
Published In/Presented At
Dubov, W. E., & Bach, J. R. (1991). Delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula in a patient with traumatic brain injury. American Journal Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 70(4), 178-180.
Disciplines
Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
1878174
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine Faculty
Document Type
Article