Bilateral Dislocation of Mandibular Condyles following General Anesthesia—An Overlooked Problem: A Case Report

Abstract

Dislocation of mandibular condyles can occur following excessive mouth opening or traumatic injury to the temporomandibular joint. It can also occur during general anesthesia that at times may go un-noticed in the modern-day theater setup. Here, we describe a case of bilateral dislocation of mandibular condyle following orotracheal intubation for general anesthesia. Right condyle was dislocated into temporal fossa.

Keywords

dislocation - condylectomy - temporal fossa

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