Temporo-mandibular joint dislocation: an unusual complication of transoesophageal echocardiography

European Journal of Echocardiography : the Journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology
Brijesh AnantharamRoxy Senior

Abstract

Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an unusual complication of transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE). We report a rare case of bilateral TMJ dislocation in an 84-year-old man prior to DC cardioversion (DCCV) for atrial flutter. Shortly after TEE and DCCV, the patient complained of bilateral facial pain. An orthopantomogram revealed bilateral TMJ dislocation. A closed reduction was performed by maxillo-facial surgeons under intravenous anaesthesia. Although very uncommon, the physician should be aware of the complication and its management.

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Jul 22, 2014·Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·Rowland AgbaraUche Okeke
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