BACKGROUND: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the mandible are relatively rare and potentially life-threatening lesions. Treatment is usually difficult. This study presents a case with high-flow AVM of the mandible in which most of the AVM were occluded by transvenous coil embolization. METHODS: Transvenous embolization using several size 57 microcoils and 3 Gianturco coils was performed through a right femoral vein access. The small residual AVM was occluded by superselective transarterial injection of cyanoacrylate. RESULTS: Angiography after embolization showed almost complete obliteration of AVM. Panoramic radiograph 2 years after treatment confirmed reossification. There was no recurrence of the symptoms in a follow-up evaluation 2 years later. CONCLUSION: Transvenous coil embolization may be a safer and more effective method in the treatment of mandibular AVM. Copyright 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Head Neck 21: 574-577, 1999.
BACKGROUND:Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the mandible are relatively rare and potentially life-threatening lesions. Treatment is usually difficult. This study presents a case with high-flow AVM of the mandible in which most of the AVM were occluded by transvenous coil embolization. METHODS: Transvenous embolization using several size 57 microcoils and 3 Gianturco coils was performed through a right femoral vein access. The small residual AVM was occluded by superselective transarterial injection of cyanoacrylate. RESULTS: Angiography after embolization showed almost complete obliteration of AVM. Panoramic radiograph 2 years after treatment confirmed reossification. There was no recurrence of the symptoms in a follow-up evaluation 2 years later. CONCLUSION: Transvenous coil embolization may be a safer and more effective method in the treatment of mandibular AVM. Copyright 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Head Neck 21: 574-577, 1999.
Authors: Yong Joon Suh; Hyeong Won Yu; Su-JIn Kim; Ji-Young Choe; Hyo Jin Park; June Young Choi; Kyu Eun Lee Journal: Ann Surg Treat Res Date: 2019-03-28 Impact factor: 1.859