Table 2:
Characteristics of cranial nerve palsy caused by transvenous embolizations of the cavernous sinus
| Sex/Age | Cranial Nerve | IPS Occlusion | Route | Materials | DSA Outcome | Management of Complications | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/46 | V | No | Ipsi CS | Plat (1) | Incomplete | Symptomatic | Improved |
| Tungst (3) | |||||||
| M/65 | VI | No | Ipsi CS | Tungst (4) | Incomplete | Symptomatic | Improved |
| F/58 | VI | Yes | Ipsi CS | Torn (5) | Complete | Symptomatic | Mild residue |
| Plat (22) | |||||||
| Tungst (12) | |||||||
| F/69 | VI | No | InterCS | Tungst (9) | Incomplete | Symptomatic | Improved |
| Plat (10) | |||||||
| F/30 | VI | No | Ipsi CS+ TAE | DCS (1) | Complete | Symptomatic | Improved |
| Torn (18) | |||||||
| M/52 | VI | No | Ipsi CS | Trufill (13) | Complete | Symptomatic | Improved |
| Torn (2) |
Note:—IPS indicates inferior petrosal sinus; Ipsi, ipsilateral; CS, cavernous sinus; InterCS, intercavernous sinus; Plat, platinum coil; Tungst, tungsten coil; Torn, tornado coil; DCS, detachable coil system; TAE, transarterial embolization; DSA, digital subtraction angiography.