title: Replacement of the pathological temporomandibular articular disc using autogenous cartilage of the external ear.
abstract: The technique and results of replacement of the articular disc by autogenous aural cartilage are presented. Out of 7 patients operated with a follow-up longer than 6 months, 5 have markedly improved. The cartilage seems to remain vital. It is concluded that this procedure may be indicated in patients with dysfunction and/or apparent damage of the disc. However, it is difficult in some cases to base the indication on more than circumstantial evidence.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*