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  • Best anesthesia option open repair

    Posted by columb.if on January 12, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    What is the best anesthesia option open hernia repair, is epidural safe or local or general is better option?

    drtowfigh replied 4 years, 11 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    January 13, 2020 at 12:10 am

    IV sedation with Propofol and local anesthetic.

  • columb.if

    Member
    January 12, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    IV propofol sedation + local anestetic, or fentanil general anestesia?

  • columb.if

    Member
    January 12, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    IV propofol sedation + local anestetic, or fentanil general anestesia?

  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    January 12, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    It’s dependent on surgeon practice and your risk factors.
    I do most open inguinal hernias under IV sedation only.

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