Embolization of an orbital varix after surgical exposure

We report a case of primary orbital varix treated by embolization with coils after surgical exposure and puncture of the venous ectasia. This method of treatment has the advantage of limiting traumatic dissection and avoiding difficult venous catheterization.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 1998-05, Vol.19 (5), p.921-923
Hauptverfasser:	Weill, A, Cognard, C, Castaings, L, Robert, G, Moret, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Case Reports Embolization, Therapeutic Humans Male Medical sciences Ophthalmology Orbit - blood supply Orbit - diagnostic imaging Orbit - surgery Orbit diseases Phlebography Tomography, X-Ray Computed Varicose Veins - diagnostic imaging Varicose Veins - surgery Varicose Veins - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of primary orbital varix treated by embolization with coils after surgical exposure and puncture of the venous ectasia. This method of treatment has the advantage of limiting traumatic dissection and avoiding difficult venous catheterization.
ISSN:	0195-6108 1936-959X