Open AccessExtradural hematoma following temporomandibular joint interposition arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Vaishali Sharma,
Parminder S. Bhatia,
Meenakshi Kumar,
Mridula Pawar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.183568
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , hematoma , ankylosis , surgery , computed tomography , arthroplasty , orthodontics , dentistry
We describe a case of a 17-year-old male who remained drowsy following left temporomandibular joint (TMJ) interposition arthroplasty for TMJ ankylosis. Computed tomography of the head demonstrated an extradural hematoma. The possible cause of this unusual occurrence is discussed.