Robert R, Legent F, Rogez JM, Meiner Y, Héloury Y, Patra P, Leborgne J. The infratemporal fossa: a trial clarification.
Surg Radiol Anat 1989;
11:307-11. [PMID:
2617413 DOI:
10.1007/bf02098703]
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Abstract
The contents of the infratemporal fossa have been studied using CT scans, anatomical dissections and radiography of the anatomical specimens. On the strength of this, 3 distinct regions are discernable: the anterior part of the fossa contains the fat pad of the cheek and this area corresponds to the retromaxillo-zygomatic region; the region of the pterygoid m. contains vascular structures and lies behind the preceding region; the pterygopalatine fossa, formerly considered the deepest part, extends the infratemporal fossa superiorly and medially. These anatomical and radiographic findings could serve as a guide to maxillo-facial surgeons dealing with expanding lesions within the infratemporal fossa, or invading it from adjacent regions.
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