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Perirectal arteriovenous malformation treated by angioembolization and low anterior resection

James Pierce1, Jamil Matthews, Philip Stanley

  • 1Pediatric General Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA, USA. jrpierce@chla.usc.edu

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|July 20, 2010
PubMed

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Arteriovenous malformations in the rectum and sigmoid colon can cause severe bleeding. Preoperative angioembolization followed by surgical resection effectively managed a pediatric case, reducing bleeding risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are complex vascular anomalies.
  • Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children can be challenging to manage.
  • Rectosigmoid AVMs pose a risk of significant hemorrhage.

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