Endoscopic Endonasal Orbital Apex Decompression for Carotid Cavernous Fistula

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Endoscopic Endonasal Orbital Apex Decompression for Carotid Cavernous Fistula Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 30:1455613211030347. doi: 10.1177/01455613211030347. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: This case report demonstrates a novel approach to treating a rare indirect carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) and associated abducens palsy. Although endovascular treatment is the standard of care in the management of CCFs, it was contraindicated in this patient. Instead, she underwent an endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) with decompression of the medial orbital apex, including the cavernous sinus and optic nerve, with complete resolution of headache, lateral gaze palsy, and diplopia within 2 months. PMID:34191645 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211030347 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.