journal article·2026-02-10Open access

Individualized Management of Low-Flow Maxillofacial Vascular Malformations: Case Reports Integrated with an Evidence-Based Narrative Synthesis

Norma Guadalupe Ibáñez-Mancera, Eric Partida Rodríguez, Benjamín Gonzalo Rodríguez-Méndez, Régulo López-Callejas, Ilan Vinitzky Brener, Diego Medina-Castro

Applied Sciences· Volume 16· Issue 4

Abstract

Vascular anomalies (VAs) in the maxillofacial region represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to their complex angioarchitecture and the risk of severe hemorrhage. According to the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA), these are categorized into vascular tumors and malformations. While clinical management has traditionally relied on surgery and sclerotherapy, innovative bioelectrical and electrochemical modalities are emerging as effective alternatives. This study employed an integrated bimodal framework, combining a systematic narrative synthesis of 42 high-impact articles with a retrospective analysis of five individualized clinical cases (n = 5). Diagnostic accuracy was ensured through a standardized triad including clinical phenotyping, color Doppler ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). The clinical application of individualized protocols—including 3% polidocanol, copper tip-induced thrombosis, and nonthermal plasma (NTP)—resulted in total lesion stability (100% success rate) without significant adverse events. NTP application (13.56 MHz; 15 W) in complex cases (e.g., Sjögren’s disease) showed superior tissue regeneration and accelerated fibroplasia. The convergence of international evidence and clinical experience validates the efficacy of a graded therapeutic algorithm for low-flow malformations. This individualized protocol acts as a new treatment approach with special benefits over conventional treatment methods, being supported by both clinical evidence and advanced diagnostic mapping. This synergy offers a robust foundation for future prospective trials in maxillofacial surgery.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas · Vascular Anomalies and Treatments · Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

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Affiliations

Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Center CICS-UST, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. de los Maestros, Santo Tomas, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico

Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Lic. Adolfo López Mateos Medical Center, Mexico State Health Institute, Av. Nicolás San Juan S/N, Toluca de Lerdo 50010, Estado de México, Mexico

Dentistry Faculty, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Av. Paseo Tollocan esq. Jesús Carranza, Colonia Universidad, Toluca de Lerdo 50130, Estado de México, Mexico

Plasma Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Nuclear Research, Carretera México Toluca S/N, Ocoyoacac 52750, Estado de México, Mexico

Maxillofacial Surgery Service of the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias, SSA. Calz. de Tlalpan 4502, Belisario Domínguez Secc. 16, Tlalpan, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico

Funding

National Institute of Nuclear Research

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