Control of Hemorrhage from a Common Carotid Arterial-Cutaneous Fistula by Temporary Implantation of a Balloon Catheter

Abstract
Hemorrhage from an infected carotid arterial-cutaneous fistula was treated by occulsion of the common carotid artery with a 6-French (Swan-Ganz) balloon catheter. After 9 mo. there was no recurrence of bleeding or neurological sequelae. Temporary balloon occlusion to induce thrombosis of a major artery is an alternative to transcatheter embolization of small particulate material and larger foreign bodies.

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