Re: Hep C carrier & gyn surgery

From: DoctorJoe@aol.com
Wed Jan 28 21:04:38 2009


In a message dated 1/28/09 9:39:09 PM, islesannie@gmail.com writes:

> Severe Psoriasis.  Rheumatologist put her in immunosuppressant, Raptiva.
> Now has a positive Hep C test (I don't have the results - this is verbal
> from patient to me.)
>
> Should I postpone her hyst til she has been treated with the interferon?
> For those that operate at some frequency on those who are Hep C positive
> - what percautions do you advise?
>

Should you electively operate on anyone who's immune system is knocked down by Raptiva?

Joe P.

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