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i have breast reduction surgery on June 16th. My problem is i know that i am suppose to stop smoking at least 4 weeks before surgery. i haven't quit completely but have cut back to about 4 a day. As of today I am quitting!!! How will this effect my surgery as far as the anesthesia goes?
Smoking:
Increases the risk of postoperative and intraoperative respiratory complications, especially coughing. Coughing increases the risk of post operative hematoma at the surgical site. These problems tend to be exaggerated in the first couple weeks after quitting---so you may want to push back your surgery date.
Increases the risk of postoperative deep vein thrombosis and the formation of venous emboli.
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Anesthesiology
Answers by Expert:
JM Starkman, MD
Experience
Over twenty-five years of adult and pediatric, inpatient and outpatient clinical anesthesia practice--some private, some group.
Organizations
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons.
My county medical society.
Publications
[not a researcher]
Education/Credentials
American medical school graduate. Board Certified. Fellowship trained Cardiovascular and Pediatric anesthesia subspecialist.
Past/Present Clients
Over 20,000 anesthetics, the majority of which have been personally managed, with less than 5% consisting of supervising nurse anesthetists or in-training resident physicians.
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