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Fistula between the external auditory canal and the temporomandibular joint: a rare complication of otitis externa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Ann F. Dingle
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Abstract

Otitis externa is a relatively common complication of ear syringing. Temporomandibular joint complications of otitis externa are rare. A case of otitis externa with communication between the external auditory canal and the temporomandibular joint is described.

Keywords

Otitis externaComplicationsfistulaTemporomandibular joint
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 11 , November 1992 , pp. 994 - 995
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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