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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
possible cause?
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
possible cause?
by allstarr23, Apr 06, 2008 03:41PM
In January I had my Gallbladder removed. Ever since I have had incredible pain in my jaw on the right joint. It is swollen and has a lump on it. Currently I am seeing an oral surgeon to diagnose what is causing the pain, but my question is, could a bad chest tubing during my surgery have caused this?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Apr 06, 2008 08:33PM
, Apr 06, 2008 08:33PM
I have no idea why you would have needed a chest tube during routine gall bladder removal. Chest tubes are commonly used for a punctured lung or other lung pathology.
If you are referring to an endotracheal tube, then yes, it is possible for the intubation and manipulation of of your jaw to have caused a problem with your jaw joint. This is extremely rare, but it is possible.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
If you are referring to an endotracheal tube, then yes, it is possible for the intubation and manipulation of of your jaw to have caused a problem with your jaw joint. This is extremely rare, but it is possible.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
