1/1. Upper airway compression after arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint.An unusual complication is presented following a temporomandibular arthroscopy carried out under general anaesthesia. Severe cervicofacial oedema occurred immediately after surgery which required prolonged endotracheal intubation. Retrospective analysis revealed a massive fluid escape in the surrounding tissues leading to laryngeal oedema.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = anaesthesia (Clic here for more details about this article) |