RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Congenital arteriovenous fistulas supplied by a single branch of the maxillary artery.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 653
OP 657
VO 15
IS 4
A1 T O Gabrielsen
A1 J P Deveikis
A1 J H Introcaso
A1 A G Coran
YR 1994
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/15/4/653.abstract
AB We report four cases (two children, two adults) of congenital arteriovenous fistula supplied by a single large (pterygoid) branch of the second part of the maxillary artery deep to the parotid gland and mandible, with emphasis on the angiographic findings, therapeutic implications, and cause, with a review of the literature. Awareness of a predilection of congenital arteriovenous fistulas for this site, excellent-quality selective angiography, and careful attention to flow patterns help make the correct diagnosis. Endovascular balloon occlusion is the preferred treatment.