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Management of an arteriovenous fistula with two nidus between the inferior alveolar artery and the external jugular vein
Author(s) -
Buiret Guillaume,
Feugier Patrick,
PlouinGaudon Isabelle,
Disant François,
Faure Frédéric
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.21015
Subject(s) - medicine , arteriovenous fistula , fistula , surgery , embolization , radiology , external carotid artery , head and neck , vein , jugular vein , carotid arteries
Background. Cervical arteriovenous fistulas are rare forms of head and neck tumors. Methods. We describe the case of a patient with an extensive fistula between the right inferior alveolar artery and the external jugular vein. The disorder had been diagnosed 30 years earlier and the patient had been followed clinically and radiologically ever since. The patient developed progressive cardiac failure and surgery was required when arteriovenous fistula expansion was found after 2 failed attempts at embolization. Results. During resection of the arteriovenous fistula, a second nidus in contact with the mandible was discovered, which excision led to severe hemorrhage and mandibulectomy was performed to obtain hemostasis. Discussion. This rare case was a true surgical challenge because the patient's life was at stake. In such difficult cases, preoperative assessment is essential because of the risk of major bleeding. Finally, CT angiogram reconstructions are undeniably helpful in elaborating the surgical treatment plan. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2009