Torrential bleeding of arteriovenous malformation in hand post-ethanol sclerotherapy: A case report.

ABSTRACT: Embolization or sclerotherapy is considered as the first-line therapy for the management of arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and can be performed directly targeting the nidus. Ethanol is an effective embolic agent; however, some complications may arise. This paper illustrates a case of torrential bleeding following ethanol sclerotherapy in a patient with progressive hand arteriovenous malformations with a poor prognosis and was suggested to be amputated. Direct pressure, tourniquet appliance, and split-thickness skin graft procedure were performed to stop the bleeding successfully. No recurrence of bleeding was reported; and complete alleviation of pain was achieved.

SUBMITTER: Pandelaki J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7339009 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature