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Dear Dr Jackson,
i need to have an open myomectomy on a large intramural fibroid. However, a chest infection has left me with atelectasis. I am much better but still have some mucus and coughing. Would I be accepted for the operation if I had a spinal anesthesia?
Thank you.
Mary
Hi Mary
That can only be answered by an anaesthetic colleague when they see you and check you out and discuss your options. However as a guide this op can be done under spinal anaesthesia and this might be a better way forward for your chest.
However once you have recovered from your chest infection then genral anaesthesia will also be an option.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
Expertise
I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
Experience
Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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