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Need doctor's help! will my son who has mono have hernia surgery?
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Depends: Most anesthesia professionals and surgeons will postpone an elective surgery if the patient has a significant illness. This often depends on the stage of the illness and effect it might have on adding to anesthesia risk.Talk with your doc.
Answered 11/18/2013
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