title: Jaw Dislocation as an Unusual Complication of Upper Endoscopy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Center for Esophageal Disease and Swallowing, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, N.C., USA.
authors.forename: Evan S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Dellon
authors.affiliation: Center for Esophageal Disease and Swallowing, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, N.C., USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Steele
keywords: Complications; Temporomandibular joint dislocation; Upper endoscopy