ABSTRACT
Torus Palatinus is a common, benign, anomaly in Caucasian populations. Rarely, in dentate patients, does it produce problems which justify removal. Such a case is described, including a literature review, surgical management and discussion of the entity.
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Exostoses/surgery , Maxillary Diseases/surgery , Palate/surgery , Exostoses/pathology , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Maxillary Diseases/pathology , Middle Aged , Palate/pathologyABSTRACT
It is not generally appreciated that surgery in the region of the temporal fossa commonly produces, within a few weeks, a contracture of the temporalis muscle with "pseudo" ankylosis of the jaw. This usually, but not always, resolves within six months. The aetiological possibilities include, singly or in combination: Postincisional scar formation within the muscle. A Volkman's contracture due to devascularization of the muscle. Organization of haematoma. It is recommended that active and passive jaw exercises be started early after surgery in the temporal fossa and that such postcraniectomy patients be carefully assessed for jaw ankylosis prior to undertaking anaesthesia.
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Ankylosis/etiology , Craniotomy , Intubation, Intratracheal , Temporal Bone/surgery , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/etiology , Aged , Anesthesia, General , Female , Humans , Postoperative Complications/etiology , TracheotomySubject(s)
Hyperbaric Oxygenation , Mouth/surgery , Bacteria/drug effects , Humans , Mouth/microbiology , Oxygen/pharmacologyABSTRACT
The pertinent features of life-threatening complications of dental infections have been briefly reviewed with particular emphasis on the alterations of the clinical features of these conditions induced by antibiotic therapy. The clinician who deals with dental infections must exercise a high index of suspicion to consistently abort the development of these complications, especially when treating debilitated patients or individuals with compromised immune functions.
