TY - JOUR 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 SP - 553 LP - 556 DO - 10.1136/jnnp.55.7.553 VL - 55 IS - 7 AU - D Brosnahan AU - R M McFadzean AU - E Teasdale Y1 - 1992/07/01 UR - http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/55/7/553.abstract N2 - 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. ER -