Abstract

MACHADO DE CARVALHO, Guilherme et al. Surgical disaster in temporomandibular joint: case report. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2014, vol.36, n.3, pp.113-118. ISSN 2173-9161.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.maxilo.2012.06.006.

Background: Temporomandibular-ankylosis brings extensive limitations on the patient quality of life. Surgical treatment is frequently necessary associated with a continuous rehabilitation. The anatomy of this region and potential complications of this surgery must be thoroughly known to avoid iatrogenic injuries. Case presentation: A young patient underwent surgical treatment of congenital bilateral ankylosis with disastrous consequences such as facial palsy, deafness and cerebrospinal leaks on the right side related to intraoperative trauma involving structures of the external, middle and inner ear. Conclusion: Since there is no corrective treatment for this type of injuries, the craniomaxillofacial surgeon and other professionals who carry out interventions of this nature need perfect knowledge of the anatomy of the temporal bone and lateral skull base, taking into account the risk of surgical disasters like the one here reported.

Keywords : Temporomandibular joint; Ear; Iatrogenic injuries.

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