Management of traumatic carotid cavernous fistula using the Fogarty catheter technique

Two patients with traumatic carotid cavernous fistula are described, in whom operative introduction of a Fogarty catheter through the internal carotid artery at the cervical level was followed by complete and partial relief of neurologic symptoms and no recurrence of fistulas. This technique offers simplicity, lower morbidity, and no known mortality.