What kind of anesthesia is used during Varicose Vein Surgery?
Would I be put under, or is just a local used?
The choice of anesthesia is a decision make between the patient and the surgeon. Depending on the procedure there may be a wide range of options while some types of surgery require a more specific choice.It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.
In general, medical care and surgery is designed to be minimally invasive, including reduction of risks and down time. This is very much the case in vein procedures which most often can be performed fully ambulatory under local anesthesia.
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March 20th, 2010 at 11:12 am
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July 27th, 2010 at 2:02 am
Buen trabajo!