Sharkey Brandon, Kosco Ethan, Waack Andrew, Lucarelli Vito, Gabel Brandon C
Division of Neurosurgery, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA.
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 5;16(12):e75160. doi: 10.7759/cureus.75160. eCollection 2024 Dec.
A carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) is a disruption in the carotid arteries within the cavernous sinus. The pooling of blood in the sinus causes a myriad of neurological deficits. When correctly diagnosed, this condition can be easily managed through surgical intervention. However, its rareness and similarity in presentation to other neurological conditions allow for misdiagnosis and subsequent progression to permanent disability. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the unique clinical features and signs of CCFs. We report on the clinical workup, diagnosis, and treatment of the first documented case of a patient who developed a carotid cavernous fistula in conjunction with spine surgery.
颈动脉海绵窦瘘（CCF）是海绵窦内颈动脉的一种破裂。血液在窦内积聚导致多种神经功能缺损。正确诊断后，这种疾病可通过手术干预轻松治疗。然而，其罕见性以及在临床表现上与其他神经系统疾病的相似性，可能导致误诊以及随后发展为永久性残疾。因此，了解CCF独特的临床特征和体征至关重要。我们报告了首例记录在案的在脊柱手术过程中发生颈动脉海绵窦瘘患者的临床检查、诊断及治疗情况。
