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Chapter-098 Carotid Cavernous Fistula

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. Ramamurthi Ravi
2. Cugati Goutham
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_98
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Center, VHS Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. JSS Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Carotid cavernous fistula. Chapter has 2 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Carotid cavernous fistula, history of carotid cavernous fistula, anatomy of the cavernous sinus, classification of carotid cavernous fistula, symptoms and signs of cavernous fistula, angiography for diagnosing and classifying carotid cavernous fistula, investigations, prognosis and complications and treatment of patients with carotid cavernous fistula are described in detail. 59 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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