Language
English
Publication Date
12-1-2025
Journal
Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
DOI
10.7461/jcen.2025.E2025.05.004
PMID
40984787
PMCID
PMC12757732
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
9-24-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
A traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a significant neurovascular condition characterized by an abnormal connection between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus, often resulting from head trauma. This condition can lead to serious complications, necessitating effective management strategies. Endovascular treatment is the preferred approach for managing this condition. We present a case of a 23-year-old male with persistent left eye pain and redness seven months post-motor vehicle collision. Cerebral angiography confirmed a high-flow CCF with compromised intracranial flow, successfully treated with a 5 mm PK Papyrus covered stent using a novel tri-axial delivery system. This case highlights the efficacy of covered stents in neurovascular interventions and introduces an innovative approach for deploying a large-diameter stent across the cavernous internal carotid artery.
Keywords
Carotid cavernous fistula, Arteriovenous fistula, Endovascular procedures, Stents, Covered stent
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Calderon, Julio; Shastri, Ravi; Venkataraman, Guhanand; et al., "Reconstruction of Traumatic Carotidcavernous Fistula Using a Covered Stent" (2025). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 6116.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/6116