title: Arteriovenous malformation of the mandible: life-threatening complications during tooth extraction.
abstract: This case illustrates how a vascular malformation can turn an ordinary tooth extraction into an emergency situation. Arteriovenous malformations are rare and difficult to detect on radiographs. Early warning signs are discussed and surgical treatment is described.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Engel
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Supancic
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000601:surgery*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D001860:Bone Plates; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*