Re: Can an epidural be used instead of anesthisia
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 18:23:35 -0600 (CST)
If done laparoscopically, regardless of the type of anesthesia, the
problems you had before shouldn't recur.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Julie wrote:
>
>Hello my name is Julie Im 24 and I have already had my uterus removed a
>year ago.I am exteremly allergic to anesthsia. My bowels shut down for
>a full week after surgury which results in hospitalization. I have to
>have my overie removed on tuesday and am wondering if they can use an
>epidural during this surgury rather than general anesthisia. My doctor
>says she is going to do the surgury by laporascope. If anyone has any
>information please respond to this message.
>
>--
>Julie Morris
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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