Arteriovenous fistula and paralysis of mandibular branch of facial nerve following direct wiring of a jaw fracture: case report.
We present a case in which interosseous wiring of the mandible resulted in an A-V fistula and an injury to the mandibular ramus of the facial nerve. These two complications can serve as a reminder to all who desire to use interosseous wiring in the treatment of mandibular fractures.
D001158:Arteries; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face / Q000098:blood supply*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged