Endovascular embolization of a traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery.
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2005;
119:322-4. [PMID:
15949092 DOI:
10.1258/0022215054020368]
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Abstract
Arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery is a rare condition most commonly caused by trauma. Traditional surgical treatment has been superseded by endovascular embolization. We present the case of a 40 year-old man with a traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery who was treated by endovascular embolization. The advantages of this approach are discussed, along with a brief history of the condition.
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