Complications of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
This book provides detailed guidance on the recognition and treatment of the complications most frequently encountered in patients who undergo temporomandibular joint surgery. Evidence-based guidelines are referred to whenever possible, and when such guid
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Complications of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
Gary F. Bouloux Editor
Complications of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
Editor Gary F. Bouloux Emory University School of Medicine Department of Surgery Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, Georgia USA
ISBN 978-3-319-51239-6 ISBN 978-3-319-51241-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-51241-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017940887 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
Surgeons and patients alike fear complications. No one expects them, but unfortunately they still occur even when the surgeon has taken every reasonable precaution to prevent them and when the patient is the ideal candidate for the procedure. Surgical complications as a fact of clinical life vary in frequency based, to a great extent, on the degree of difficulty of the operative procedure. The more complicated the procedure, the more likely complications will arise. Surgery of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is widely accepted as one of the most complicated operations one can perform. The anatomy of the TMJ and close proximity of vital structures such as the facial nerve, ear canal, brain, and sizable vessels are major reasons for the high degree of difficulty with TMJ surgery. In addition, the ginglymoarthrodial nature of the joint and its effects on the occlusion and facial form increase the surgical challenge. The relatively small size of the joint also requires surgical finesse. Finally, many patients requiring TMJ surgery suffer severe chronic pain and, in some cases, previous complications of TMJ procedures that
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