Patient reported long-term outcome after endovascular therapy of indirect dural carotid cavernous fistulas.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Patient-reported long-term follow-up after endovascular treatment of indirect carotid cavernous fistulas is important, but rarely addressed in literature. We report on this issue with a special focus on the patient's view and its impact on the indication evaluation process. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the records of all patients (n = 33) with a minimum follow-up interval of at least 36 and up to 166 months after endovascular treatment of an indirect carotid cavernous fistula (Barrow B-D) at our institution (treated from 01/2003 to 06/2015). We determined treatment details including primary therapy success and complication rate and quote the patient's subjective perception of the long-term treatment success using a standardized interview form. RESULTS:As a primary result the

SUBMITTER: Ertl L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7147764 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature