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Whats the dangers of having gallbladder removed and liver biopsy if i have pfo and intra atrial septal anuerysm?
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If you are : Not on any anticoagulants and your heart function is adequate, you should have no additional risks other than the risk for an ordinary person. Ask your surgeon and cardiologist for specific recommendation.
Answered 7/26/2013
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Air in intravenous: You are having a gallbladder removal and liver biopsy. You have a patent foramen ovale (pfo). You biggest risk for the pfo during surgery is an air embolism traveling from the right side to the left side of the body. Talk to your anasthesiologist. He/she will take extra precautions to prevent this. Care also when insufflating the abdomen.
Answered 2/16/2021
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