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M31, which is better anesthesia option, general or spinal for inguinal hernia surgery. have residual mild cough after flu. thanks.

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Another option : is local with sedation or epidural, all are fine

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/21/2015

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