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Superficial paradictomy

2018-10-06 04:29:29
My mother is moderate COPD patient She has tumour on superficial lobe.can superficial paradictomy done under local anaesthesia?
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COPD is not a contraindication for General Anaesthesia. The anaesthetist has to make certain adjustments in his/her plan to accomodate for this comirbidity. Local anaesthetic is also administered during Superficial Parotidectomy but it is best done under General Anaesthesia.

Answered2018-10-06 04:33:20

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