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Sleep Apnea and Surgery

2021-07-05 08:28:25
My 64 year old mother has severe sleep apnea but she needs to be operated laproscopicaly for gallbladder removal surgery under GA.. Can she go for this surgery? Will it be safe for her? Please reply 🙏
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Depends on patients current condition. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. Better get a in clinic consult for the surgery risk assessment

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ABG, pulmonary function test and cardiac status madatory for surgical fitness.

Answered2021-07-08 19:00:21

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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It depends upon preanasthetic check up findings.. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment.

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Depends on her present condition, needs to be evaluated for pulmonary n cardiac fitness...

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