[Traumatic facial arteriovenous fistula].

This paper gives a brief description of the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of traumatic arteriovenous communications. Traumatic arteriovenous communications of the face and scalp are rare lesions characterized by multiple endothelial-lined channels between the arterial and venous system. A swelling of the face with pulsatile tinnitus comprise the main presenting symptoms. Lesions should be delimited by arteriography unless small and localized. They are managed by complete excision and ligation of arterial feeding vessels. One case of traumatic arteriovenous communication of the face is reported.