Intraosseus arteriovenous malformation of the mandible: extracorporeal curettage and immediate replantation

@#<p><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> To describe a surgical technique in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations of the mandible</p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong></p><p>       <strong>Design:</strong>    Case Report</p><p><strong>       Setting:</strong>    Tertiary National University Hospital</p><p>       <strong>Participant:</strong>        One</p><p><strong>RESULT:</strong> A 16-year-old boy underwent resection, extracorporeal curettage, and immediate replantation of the hemimandible for intraosseous arteriovenous malformation. Postoperative follow up and imaging at one- and six-months showed no signs of recurrence, new bone formation and consolidation of the replanted right mandible with good symmetry and function.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Extracorporeal curettage followed by immediate replantation of the resected mandible seems to have yielded good early results in our case and may be a viable alternative especially when access to highly specialized microvascular surgical services is limited.</p><p> </p>

Arteriovenous malformation of mandible: Extracorporeal curettage with immediate replantation technique.

Arteriovenous malformations of jaw are extremely rare conditions that can result in disastrous complications, if handled carelessly. Although various treatment modalities have been advocated in the literature, there seems to be no complete consensus on a suitable treatment in these cases. This report highlights the importance of correct diagnosis and early treatment in management of vascular malformations. Extracorporeal curettage followed by immediate replantation yielded good results in our case and this technique can emerge as a valid alternative, especially in developing countries.