Temporomandibular joint dislocation during transoesophageal echocardiography: An unusual complication

This case report presents an unusual complication of upper endoscopy, resulting in jaw dislocation. Temporomandibular joint dislocation is commonly reported in association with anesthesia and intubation, but it is not widely recognized as a complication of gastrointestinal endoscopy. This report also reviews the current literature regarding this complication and discusses the potential causes of dislocation, differential diagnoses for jaw pain following endoscopy, and recommendations for prevention.

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Bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocations post-bronchoscopy in a case of paclitaxel-induced pneumonitis

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2020-240146 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. e240146

Author(s):

Anna Li ◽

Fadak Mohammadi ◽

Helen Crocker

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Delayed Diagnosis ◽

Unusual Complication ◽

Joint Dislocation ◽

Joint Dislocations ◽

Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation ◽

Rare Diagnosis

This case report presents the unusual complication of bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation following bronchoscopy, highlighting the importance of recognising it as a differential diagnosis in patients having jaw symptoms. The delayed diagnosis in this case resulted in multiple unsuccessful reduction attempts under sedation, which added to the distress of the patient. Notably, the procedure yielded a rare diagnosis for the patient that intrinsically changed the management of her breast cancer.

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Temporomandibular joint dislocation: an unusual complication of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

The American Journal of Gastroenterology ◽

10.1111/j.1572-0241.2000.03396.x ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 95 (12) ◽

pp. 3653-3654 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

P.D. Lacy ◽

J.M. Lee ◽

C.A. O'Morain

Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

Unusual Complication ◽

Joint Dislocation ◽

Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal

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Temporomandibular joint dislocation after use of a laryngeal mask airway

Anaesthesia ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2044.2005.04526.x ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 61 (2) ◽

pp. 201-201 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

J. Ting

Keyword(s):

Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Laryngeal Mask ◽

Joint Dislocation ◽

Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

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Midline Mandibulotomy for Reduction of Long-Standing Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction ◽

10.1055/s-0033-1343786 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 127-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Vidya Rattan ◽

Sachin Rai ◽

Amit Sethi

Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Indirect Reduction ◽

Joint Dislocation ◽

Related Literature ◽

Reduction Techniques ◽

Tmj Dislocation ◽

Direct Exposure ◽

Uncommon Condition ◽

Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

Long-standing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an uncommon condition, and due to its rarity, no definitive guidelines have been developed for its management. Various reduction techniques ranging from indirect traction techniques to direct exposure of the TMJ have been used. Indirect traction techniques for reduction may fail in long-standing dislocation. Management of two cases of long-standing TMJ dislocation with midline mandibulotomy is discussed in which other indirect reduction techniques had failed. Midline osteotomy of the mandible can be used for reduction in difficult TMJ dislocations. An algorithm for the management of long-standing TMJ dislocation is proposed and related literature is reviewed.

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