Carotico-cavernous fistula presenting as a late complication of facial trauma.

A case of carotico-cavernous fistula following facial trauma is reported. Clinical details of the case are described together with a review of the literature. Aetiology and treatment of the condition are discussed. Carotico-cavernous fistula is a rare complication of facial trauma. The case reported is important because the complication presented as a late event some 9 weeks after the initial trauma.