CAVERNOUS SINUS-CAROTID FISTULA - A COMPLICATION OF MAXILLOFACIAL INJURY

A case of traumatic carotid-cavernous sinus fistula (CCSF) is presente d. The patient sustained an undisplaced fracture of his right mandibul ar condyle and a zygoma fracture after a motor vehicle accident. Five months later, all the classic signs and symptoms of a CCSF had appeare d except ophthalmoplegia. These symptoms were preceded by a tiring aud itive homolateral sensation. A carotid angiography confirmed the prese nce of a large CCSF. Successful management was achieved intravascularl y by balloon embolization.