[Embolization of carotid-cavernous fistulae. Technique and results of surgery]

Seventy two patients with carotid cavernous fistula (CCFs) were managed at our hospital during fifteen year period. Transarterial treatment of CCFs using the detachable balloon technique was performed in all patients resulting in clinical and angiographic cure in 68 patients. Fatal outcome in two patients. Surgical ligation of the internal carotid artery was needed also in two patients.