E-072 Embolization of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula via direct percutaneous puncture of the superior ophthalmic vein: a case report

Abstract

11.1%) included sudden asystole (n=1), acute in-stent thrombosis (n=3), minor stroke (n=3), and stent shortening (n=1). All complications were resolved without permanent neurological deficit. Angiographic follow-up (mean, 13.0 months) was achieved in 49 patients and revealed in-stent restenosis in 1 patient (2.0%) and stent malposition by shortening in 2 patients (4.1%). No stent fracture occurred in any of the patients on follow-up angiography. All patients were neurologically stable at clinical follow-up. Conclusions Endovascular treatment of symptomatic VAOS using the closed-cell, self-expandable Carotid Wallstent is technically feasible and effective in alleviating patient symptoms and for improving vertebrobasilar blood flow.