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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
Multidisciplinary approach to lethal bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation in the external auditory canal
Yoon Se Lee1, Eui-Kyung Goh, Su-Bong Nam
1From the Departments of *Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, †Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and ‡Neurosurgery, School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan; and §Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are composed of abnormally connecting feeding arteries as well as draining veins and lack a regulatory system. Frequent recurrences and unpredictable behavior are their main problems. Potential mortality and morbidity associated with therapeutic procedures must be considered with these patients. Improper treatment often aggravates the condition, potentially rendering therapy more complex. A multidisciplinary approach, including an endovascular approach, surgical excision, and flap reconstruction, is considered to completely eradicate an AVM. This study introduces a complicated case of AVM with massive bleeding through the external auditory canal that was treated with a multidisciplinary approach.

