title: Perforation into middle cranial fossa as a sequel to use of a Proplast-Teflon implant for temporomandibular joint reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville 32209.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Berarducci
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Scheffer
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011428:Proplast / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012886:Skull / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D011428:Proplast; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene