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[Intestinal arteriovenous malformations in children]

C E Beteta Chinchilla1, J A Ramírez Mayans, M A Mora Tiscareño

  • 1Servicio de Gastroenterología, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México, D.F.

Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico
|October 1, 1991
PubMed

Insights

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in children are rare but can occur in the colon, rectum, or small intestine. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for these vascular anomalies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Vascular anomalies
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Context:

  • Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are uncommon in pediatric patients.
  • Gastrointestinal AVMs can present with significant complications.
  • Diagnosis and management require specialized approaches.

Purpose:

  • To report on the diagnosis and surgical management of arteriovenous malformations in children.
  • To highlight the diverse gastrointestinal locations of pediatric AVMs.
  • To emphasize surgical resection as the primary treatment modality.

Summary:

  • This study reviewed four pediatric cases of arteriovenous malformations diagnosed between 1989 and 1991.
  • Locations included the sigmoid rectum, ascending colon, terminal ileum, and appendix.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed via colonoscopy and arteriography.
  • Surgical resection was the chosen intervention for all patients.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the presentation and treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal AVMs.
  • Contributes to the understanding of rare vascular anomalies in children.
  • Informs surgical decision-making for similar cases.

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