Otologic complications of temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis due to arteriovenous fistula

Abstract

Abstract Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare sequela following arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint. This case report discusses a constellation of symptoms, findings, and appropriate management of a patient with a superficial temporal AVF. Several findings in this case, including vertigo, nystagmus, and hearing loss, have not been previously documented in the literature.

Keywords

• arteriovenous fistula
• embolization
• hearing loss
• superficial temporal artery
• TMJ arthrocentesis