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Mycobacterium abscesses infection after TMJ arthroscopy
R Boulet1, A Lombardi1, S Walmsley2
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Summary
A rare Mycobacterium abscessus infection caused mandibular osteomyelitis after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy. Prompt antimicrobial therapy and surgical debridement led to successful recovery in this severe, life-altering case.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy is a common procedure for temporomandibular disorders.
- Postoperative infections are rare complications of TMJ arthroscopy.
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