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Case Reports
. 1992 Oct;74(4):422-5.
doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(92)90286-y.

Cerebrospinal fluid leak associated with proplast implant removal from the temporomandibular joint

R Chuong  1 , M A Piper
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Cerebrospinal fluid leak associated with proplast implant removal from the temporomandibular joint

R Chuong et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1992 Oct.

Abstract

Severe bone erosion within the temporomandibular joint reconstructed with polytetrafluoroethylene implants is a well-recognized phenomenon. Although erosion into the middle cranial fossa has been reported, we know of no report of dural disruption with cerebrospinal fluid leakage. We report a case of cerebrospinal fluid leak noted at the time of PTFE implant removal and its subsequent management. Perforation of the contralateral glenoid fossa and its reconstruction is also reported.

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