[Colobomatous pits and serous macular detachment].

Several congenital anomalies of the optic disc are associated with serous detachment of the macula or retinal detachment. Treatment of this condition, and hallmarks of disc and systemic anomalies are discussed.

Angiographic diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas.

Balloon embolization was attempted in 7 patients with posttraumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas. The procedure was successful in 4 patients and failed in 3 other. Two of these fistulas showed spontaneous regression after failed embolization.

Ophthalmological aspects of carotid cavernous sinus fistulas: a retrospective study.

The authors studied retrospectively the clinical aspects of 15 patients presenting a carotid cavernous sinus fistula. Therapeutic indications and results of treatment are discussed. All patients had prooptosis, chemosis and dilated episcleral vessels.