[Temporomandibular ankylosis in children: apropos of 30 cases].
Temporomandibular joint ankylosis in children is responsible for facial growth disorder. A series of 30 cases is presented. Patients are aged from 3 months to 15 years (mean = 7.6 years). Infection is the most frequent etiology. Recurrence rate is higher in bilateral cases. Early surgical treatment followed by meconotherapy led us to 93% satisfactory results.
Service de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale Pédiatriques, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D001424:Bacterial Infections; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010031:Otitis / Q000150:complications; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012008:Recurrence; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy
Ankylose temporo-mandibulaire de l'enfant: à propos de 30 observations.