Abstract
Open and arthroscopic surgeries of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are common and effective treatments for selected patients with TMJ disorders. However, complications inevitably occur, even in the hands of experienced TMJ surgeons. An understanding of the surrounding anatomy, as well as a knowledge of the potential complications, is essential and not only helps in avoiding these complications but also in their recognition and appropriate management, when they do occur. The TMJ is located in a complex anatomical region within the head and neck. It is bounded posteriorly by the external auditory canal and superiorly by the middle cranial fossa. Consequently these structures are at risk during open surgery and arthroscopy with the potential for serious complications.
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Warburton, G., Aslam-Pervez, N. (2017). Perforation of the External Auditory Canal or Middle Cranial Fossa. In: Bouloux, G. (eds) Complications of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51241-9_4
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