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Havin general anaesthetic to take a fibroid out. 26yr old.any idea why general and not local anaesthetic?
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Surgeons preference: It the fibroid is being removed surgically, local anesthetics are insufficient for pain reduction and patient movement.
Answered 12/10/2014
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