Diagnosing and monitoring carotid cavernous fistulas with color Doppler imaging.
J Clin Ultrasound
; 25(8): 448-52, 1997 Oct.
Article
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| ID: mdl-9321718
ABSTRACT
Color Doppler imaging allows simultaneous bidimensional imaging and Doppler evaluation of blood flow in orbital vessels. We report 4 cases in which color Doppler imaging was used to diagnose and monitor carotid cavernous fistulas. In all cases, color Doppler imaging demonstrated dilated, arterialized superior ophthalmic veins; these findings were confirmed by angiography. Two patients underwent embolization with complete regression of the clinical findings. After embolization, color Doppler imaging revealed normal, laminar flow in the superior ophthalmic vein. This noninvasive technique represents a safe and fast method that is useful in the diagnosis and post-treatment follow-up of carotid cavernous fistulas.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Órbita
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Artérias Carótidas
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Doenças das Artérias Carótidas
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Seio Cavernoso
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Fístula Arteriovenosa
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Ultrassonografia Doppler em Cores
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Ultrasound
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article