Endovascular embolization of a traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery.
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 Traditional surgical treatment has been superseded by endovascular embolization.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.
Whiteside
O J H
OJ
Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK. ow@oliviawhiteside.com
Monksfield
P
P
Steventon
N B
NB
Byrne
J
J
Burton
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries*; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*