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After a 3.5 hour commercial flight how long would I have to wait to have a circumcision operation under general anesthetic.I am 71 years old
Hi there
That is a good question. There is no good information on which to give you a reliable answer and so it is a bit of what do we feel is best for you.
Basically I wouldn't suggest waiting longer than a week unless you develop any problems after your flight.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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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.
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Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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