Case Study
Volume 6 Issue 11 - 2020
Management of a Series of TMJ Ankylosis (28 Cases)
V Abraham1*, AG Varghese2, Gandhi3, I Singh4 and C Mathai5
1Professor of Anaesthesia, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
3Professor of Oro-maxillary Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
4Associate Professor of Oro-maxillary Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
5Resident of Anaesthesia, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
*Corresponding Author: V Abraham, Professor of Anaesthesia, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Received: September 02, 2020; Published: October 19, 2020



Abstract

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is a unique disease where fracture of the mandibular condyle or any other cause leads to ankylosis of the joint. TMJ ankylosis is an important functional pathology that restricts mouth opening. We are discussing the anaesthesia management of a series of patients with TMJ ankylosis who had come for surgical management.

Conclusion: Bilateral TMJ ankylosis renders the airway difficult with no option of vocal cord visualization in the wake of limited mouth opening or no opening. This situation can be very dangerous in children and adults. For both fibro-optic intubation and blind nasal intubation technique proper oxygen and monitoring are necessary throughout the procedure.

Keywords: Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis; Anaesthesia Management

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Citation: V Abraham., et al. “Management of a Series of TMJ Ankylosis (28 Cases)”. EC Anaesthesia 6.11 (2020): 08-11.

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