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Why do they pregnancy test before surgery?

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Pregnancy testing: It's important to know if the patient is pregnant before any procedure. Certain drugs and radiation should be avoided during pregnancy. Should a baby be harmed by a routine surgical procedure or radiation, the hospital would have tremendous liability.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 8/11/2018

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