Dubov W E, Bach J R
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, Newark 07103.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 1991 Aug;70(4):178-80. doi: 10.1097/00002060-199108000-00003.
Carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas are rare complications of traumatic brain injury, facial trauma and postorthognathic surgery. A high level of clinical suspicion is necessary, particularly for patients who are unable to communicate, to establish the diagnosis. A case of delayed presentation of a carotid-cavernous sinus fistula after traumatic brain injury is presented. This case illustrates that early recognition of this disorder is crucial to prevent significant morbidity.
颈动脉海绵窦瘘是创伤性脑损伤、面部创伤和正颌外科手术后罕见的并发症。高度的临床怀疑很有必要，尤其是对于无法沟通的患者，以确立诊断。本文报告一例创伤性脑损伤后延迟出现的颈动脉海绵窦瘘病例。该病例表明，早期识别这种疾病对于预防严重的发病情况至关重要。
