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Can you tell me what kind of gas do they use during a hysterectomy?
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Carbon dioxide: During a hysterectomy your abdomen is filled with co2 gas to provide an open space to perform the surgery. Various gases are also used as anesthetics also.
Answered 5/29/2015
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