Arteriovenous fistula after temporomandibular joint arthroscopy successfully treated with embolization

• Published in: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 301 - 303
• Main Authors: Martı́n-Granizo, R., Caniego, J.L., de Pedro, M., Domı́nguez, L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2004; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adult; arterial embolization; arteriovenous fistula; Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology; Arteriovenous Fistula - therapy; Arthroscopy - adverse effects; Biological and medical sciences; Blood and lymphatic vessels; Cardiology. Vascular system; Carotid Artery, External - pathology; complications; Dentistry; Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous; Embolization, Therapeutic; Female; Humans; Joint Dislocations - surgery; Medical sciences; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology; Pterygoid Muscles - blood supply; Temporal Arteries - injuries; Temporomandibular Joint - surgery; temporomandibular joint arthroscopy; Temporomandibular Joint Disc - surgery; arterial embolization; temporomandibular joint arthroscopy; complications; arteriovenous fistula; Human; Iatrogenic; Stomatology; Temporomandibular joint; Arteriovenous aneurysm; Arthroscopy; Surgery; Complication; Embolization
• ISSN: 0901-5027; 1399-0020
• DOI: 10.1006/ijom.2003.0488

Temporomandibular joint arthoscopy is a minimal invasive surgical procedure commonly used to effectively treat some internal derangement of the TMJ. However, this method is not free of complications. Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a lesion that communicates the high flow arterial system and the low flow venous network. We describe a new case of preauricular traumatic AVF successfully treated with external carotid embolization, along with a review of the medical literature.