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.
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Tarkan, Ö., Sürmelioğlu, Ö., Tuncer, Ü. et al. Face skin necrosis following embolization for arteriovenous malformations: a case report. Oral Maxillofac Surg 14, 49–52 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-009-0180-6
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