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Wilson 2005
Wilson 2005
KEYWORDS Summary The morbidity that results from surgical approaches to the condylar
Fracture; neck, and the time-consuming nature of the operation inhibits many surgeons from
Mandible; using open reduction and internal fixation for the treatment of condylar fractures.
Condyle; The many approaches that have been described stand testimony to the disadvantages
Access; of the individual techniques. The most common problems are limited access and in-
Approach jury to the facial nerve. We describe the transmasseteric antero-parotid (TMAP)
technique, which offers swift access to the condylar neck while substantially reduc-
ing the risk to the facial nerve and eliminating the complications associated with
transparotid approaches.
© 2004 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by
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doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.09.011
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