A Direct Carotid-Cavernous Fistula due to Penetrating Trauma by a Knitting Needle to the Temporal Region

Traumatic carotid-cavernous and #64257;stulas (CCF) usually occur after closed head injuries. In addition, CCFs can also be caused by penetrating injuries with stab or gunshot injuries. We present the case of traumatic CCF that was caused with a knitting needle directly penetrating through the temp...

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Main Authors: Selcuk Gocmen, Murat Kutlay, Cem Atabey, Ali Kivanc Topuz, Mehmet Nusret Demircan, Murat Velioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2012-08-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=15667