title: A new modified endaural approach for access to the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: We present a new modification of an endaural incision for access to the temporomandibular joint. This gives excellent posterior, anterior, lateral and inferior exposure, avoids important anatomical structures and provides an almost invisible scar.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael, Bogotá, Colombia.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ruíz
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Guerrero
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000601:surgery; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*