Bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocations during induction of anesthesia and orotracheal intubation.
This is a reported case of bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocations during induction of general anesthesia and orotracheal intubation. The possible causes, diagnosis and treatment of such dislocations are described.
Oofuvong
Maliwan
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Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand. malewan@yahoo.com
D000328:Adult; D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*