Face skin necrosis following embolization for arteriovenous malformations: a case report

Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Mar;14(1):49-52. doi: 10.1007/s10006-009-0180-6.

Abstract

Introduction: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare in the oral and maxillofacial regions.

Discussion: AVMs may induce severe complications such as uncontrollable bleeding. Superselective intra-arterial embolization is an effective method for this bleeding that is refractory to conservative treatment. Arterial embolization may cause ischemic complications. We report the case of a patient who developed face skin necrosis following bilateral facial artery embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Child
  • Chin / blood supply
  • Chin / pathology
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Face / blood supply*
  • Face / pathology*
  • Gingiva / blood supply*
  • Gingiva / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Lip / blood supply*
  • Lip / pathology*
  • Male
  • Mandible / blood supply*
  • Maxillary Artery*
  • Necrosis
  • Oral Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Skin / blood supply*
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wound Healing / physiology