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Is two hours considered a long time to be under general anesthesia?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: depends on the procedure done, but 2 hours isn't long, wish you well

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/11/2018

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