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Caroticocavernous fistula classification

Dr Frank Gaillard et al.

Caroticocavernous fistula can be broadly classified as direct or indirect.

Barrow et al. (1985) proposed a four-type classification

Type A: direct connection between the intracavernous ICA and CS. 

Type B: dural shunt between intracavernous branches of the ICA and CS.

Type C: dural shunt between meningeal branches of the ECA and CS.

Type D: B + C

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