why choose us

300×250 Ad Slot

Research Article: Clinical Risk Score for Prediction of Urgency in Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistulas

Date Published: 2023-07-10

Introduction:
Carotid cavernous sinus fistulas (CCFs) are abnormal vascular connections between the internal carotid artery or external carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. Barrow et al classified CCFs into direct and indirect or dural CCFs, based on the angiographic anatomy of the shunt. The CCFs arising directly from the carotid artery are direct type, while those originating from branch vessels of the carotid artery are dural type. Direct CCFs usually have acute onset, rapid progression and hence need for urgent…

Read more

300×250 Ad Slot