CJF: Direct communication occurring between extracranial carotid artery and internal jugular vein (IJV) that allows blood to travel from arterial bed into venous bed
As with any other fistula, there is opening that connects 2 epithelial structures
Communication can be between common carotid artery (CCA), internal carotid artery (ICA) (extracranial), or external carotid artery (ECA) and internal jugular vein (IJV)
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Selected References
González SB et al: Imaging arteriovenous fistulas. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(5):1425-33, 2009
Droll KP et al: Carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula: case report of an iatrogenic complication following internal jugular vein catheterization. J Clin Anesth. 16(2):127-9, 2004
Núñez DB Jr et al: Vascular injuries of the neck and thoracic inlet: helical CT-angiographic correlation. Radiographics. 24(4):1087-98; discussion 1099-100, 2004
Brearley S et al: Two vascular complications of the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Eur J Vasc Surg. 7(2):210-3, 1993
Sznajder JI et al: Central vein catheterization. Failure and complication rates by three percutaneous approaches. Arch Intern Med. 146(2):259-61, 1986
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Abbreviations
Carotid-jugular fistula (CJF)
Common carotid-jugular fistula (CCJF)
Synonyms
Jugular-carotid fistula
Definitions
CJF: Direct communication occurring between extracranial carotid artery and internal jugular vein (IJV) that allows blood to travel from arterial bed into venous bed
As with any other fistula, there is opening that connects 2 epithelial structures
Communication can be between common carotid artery (CCA), internal carotid artery (ICA) (extracranial), or external carotid artery (ECA) and internal jugular vein (IJV)
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
González SB et al: Imaging arteriovenous fistulas. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(5):1425-33, 2009
Droll KP et al: Carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula: case report of an iatrogenic complication following internal jugular vein catheterization. J Clin Anesth. 16(2):127-9, 2004
Núñez DB Jr et al: Vascular injuries of the neck and thoracic inlet: helical CT-angiographic correlation. Radiographics. 24(4):1087-98; discussion 1099-100, 2004
Brearley S et al: Two vascular complications of the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Eur J Vasc Surg. 7(2):210-3, 1993
Sznajder JI et al: Central vein catheterization. Failure and complication rates by three percutaneous approaches. Arch Intern Med. 146(2):259-61, 1986
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