RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Neuro-ophthalmic features of carotid cavernous fistulas and their treatment by endoarterial balloon embolisation. JF Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry JO J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 553 OP 556 DO 10.1136/jnnp.55.7.553 VO 55 IS 7 A1 D Brosnahan A1 R M McFadzean A1 E Teasdale YR 1992 UL http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/55/7/553.abstract AB The neuro-ophthalmic features of 11 traumatic carotid cavernous fistulas and their successful occlusion by endoarterial balloon embolisation is reported. Significant improvement in all neuro-ophthalmic signs and symptoms occurred following treatment, however, ocular motility deficits persisted in 7 patients. All 11 fistulas were occluded and the patency of the internal carotid artery was preserved in 9 patients. Though the internal carotid artery was sacrificed in 2 patients there were no permanent sequelae. Transient complications of the procedure occurred in 2 patients.