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CAN YOU HAVE YOUR APPENDIX REMOVED WITHOUT GOING UNDER GENERAL ANESTISA, AND HAVING AN EPIDURAL INSTEAD?
Amy
It is possible to have your appendix removed under an epidual or what is called a spinal anaesthetic. It is not a technique used commonly for this procedure but as I'm sure you know, many women have their children born by Caesarean section using these techniques.
I hope this helps
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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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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