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I had Malignant Hyperthermia as a result to general anesthetic and would like to have breast augmentation? Is sedation possible?
Yes it is (depending on the type of augmentation). You can still have a general anesthetic as long as they don't use a triggering agent. So make sure to tell the anesthesiologist (well in advance) that you have had MH so they can prepare the anesthesia machine and their anesthetic plan to provide a safe anesthetic for you.
Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston
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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.
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