Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unusual Complication of Orthognathic Surgery—Case Report and a Brief Review

Arteriovenous fistulas rarely occur in the head and neck region. They typically arise from blunt or penetrating trauma but can develop as an uncommon complication following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery, a procedure to correct jaw deformities. This report describes a male patient who experienced...

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Main Authors: Josue Gallardo-Caudillo, Freddy Andrés Vivero-Alcivar, Cinthya María Quisiguiña-Salem, Sergio Esquivel-Martin
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crid/7742546
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description Arteriovenous fistulas rarely occur in the head and neck region. They typically arise from blunt or penetrating trauma but can develop as an uncommon complication following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery, a procedure to correct jaw deformities. This report describes a male patient who experienced an arteriovenous fistula after orthognathic surgery. We detail the diagnosis through patient symptoms and imaging, along with successful treatment via endovascular embolization. We also follow the patient for 1 year. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare complication to ensure prompt diagnosis and intervention. We discuss key points for preventing, diagnosing, and effectively treating arteriovenous fistulas after orthognathic surgery.
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spelling doaj-art-58c74b73f0904adb9ac626e7769c83412025-08-20T03:49:03ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64552025-01-01202510.1155/crid/7742546Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unusual Complication of Orthognathic Surgery—Case Report and a Brief ReviewJosue Gallardo-Caudillo0Freddy Andrés Vivero-Alcivar1Cinthya María Quisiguiña-Salem2Sergio Esquivel-Martin3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonArteriovenous fistulas rarely occur in the head and neck region. They typically arise from blunt or penetrating trauma but can develop as an uncommon complication following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery, a procedure to correct jaw deformities. This report describes a male patient who experienced an arteriovenous fistula after orthognathic surgery. We detail the diagnosis through patient symptoms and imaging, along with successful treatment via endovascular embolization. We also follow the patient for 1 year. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare complication to ensure prompt diagnosis and intervention. We discuss key points for preventing, diagnosing, and effectively treating arteriovenous fistulas after orthognathic surgery.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crid/7742546
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title Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unusual Complication of Orthognathic Surgery—Case Report and a Brief Review
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title_short Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unusual Complication of Orthognathic Surgery—Case Report and a Brief Review
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