Open AccessParapharangeal edema: an uncommon complication of TMJ arthroscopy
Author(s) -
Kassam Karim,
Cheong Ryan,
Cascarini Luke
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.189
Subject(s) - medicine , arthroscopy , temporomandibular joint , intubation , complication , surgery , edema , intervention (counseling) , dentistry , psychiatry
Key Clinical Message Ohnishi in 1975 first described temporomandibular joint ( TMJ ) arthroscopy. Along with its extensive use, a range of complications has emerged. We describe a patient who experienced parapharyngeal swelling after undergoing arthroscopy. Prolonged intubation up to 1 hour postoperatively was required. The swelling resolved completely over 6 h without further intervention.