Rare vascular complication of percutaneous balloon compression of trigeminal neuralgia treated endovascularly

J Neurointerv Surg. 2010 Jun;2(2):147-9. doi: 10.1136/jnis.2009.001164. Epub 2009 Dec 17.

Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia is commonly treated with percutaneous balloon compression due to the high success rate, technical simplicity and cost efficiency.1-3 The procedure carries certain risks, most notably dysesthesias and masseter muscle weakness.4 5 However, more severe complications are rare. In this report, the case of a rare complication of percutaneous balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia is presented, resulting in a carotid cavernous fistula treated via an endovascular approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia / therapy*