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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2011; 21(01): 6-9
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.76044
Interventional

Case report: Combined transarterial and direct approaches for embolization of a large mandibular arteriovenous malformation

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  • Chiramel George Koshy

    Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Shyamkumar N Keshava

    Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Vinu Moses

    Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Sudipta Sen

    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) that involve the mandible are difficult lesions to treat, with traditional options being surgery and embolization. This article describes a large mandibular AVM that was treated with embolization using transarterial as well as direct puncture approaches. Follow-up imaging showed thrombosis of the vascular spaces of the malformation. There were no complications. The patient is doing well and is on follow-up.

Keywords

Arteriovenous malformation - embolization - mandible


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Article published online:
31 July 2021

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