Muñoz-Vigna RA, Córdova-Quintal PM, Lecuona-Huet NE, Fabián-Mijangos W, Ziga-Martínez A, Blum-Gilbert NA

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Background. The high flow AVMs have a low prevalence in our country. Its clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic patients to disabling injuries that threatening life.
Objective. To present the case of a patient with high-flow arteriovenous malformation in the upper right arm subjected to transhumeral amputation.
Case report. Male patient with a history of arteriovenous malformation that exacerbated in adolescence with increased volume in upper right arm secondary to blunt trauma.
Conclusion. The first option treatment for high-flow arteriovenous malformations upper extremity is endovascular, surgery should be reserved for management of recurrence and complications.

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