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My 6 yr old may have the same extreme allergy to general anestesia (malignant hyperthermia) as her dad. can she have a tonsillectomy without general?
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Anesthesiologist : Would answer you better, my take on your questions: tonsillectomy needs general anesthesia, and malignant hyperthermia isn't a hereditary disease
Answered 5/30/2015
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Yes...can do: Talk to the surgeon about the advantages of local anesthesia which is very common and safe nowadays.
Answered 11/28/2017
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