[Surgical treatment of extensive cavernous hemangiomas of the face after arterial embolization]

Six patients with voluminous cavernous hemangiomas on the face are reported. After devascularization according to the method of Djindjian the hemangiomas were removed surgically. The time interval between embolization and operation ranged from 2 to 7 days according to the hemodynamic situation of the angioma. The postoperative results are reported.