title: Temporomandibular joint dehiscence after mastoid surgery: a case report.
abstract: This article reminds the otolaryngologist of a rare but real complication of mastoid surgery. Additionally, we have offered a straightforward method to repair the resulting defect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, 30912-4060, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Merritt
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Bent
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Porubsky
mesh_terms: D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D018058:Tympanic Membrane Perforation