Jaw dislocation during general anaesthesia.
A case is reported of jaw dislocation on placement of an oral airway and nasogastric tube during an otherwise unremarkable exploratory laparotomy under general anaesthesia. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of jaw dislocation are described.
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000209:etiology*