Temporo-mandibular joint dislocation: an unusual complication of transoesophageal echocardiography.
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.
Anantharam
Brijesh
B
Department of Cardiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK.
Chahal
Navtej
N
Stephens
Nigel
N
Senior
Roxy
R
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery