title: A drape for temporomandibular joint surgery.
abstract: A method for draping in TMJ surgery including arthroscopy is presented using a urological drape. The advantage is that it allows movement of the mandible by the surgeon or assistant without their contamination by saliva.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, North Wales.
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Falconer
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011482:Protective Devices; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*