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Which appendectomy is advised for 67

2018-06-17 02:51:22
My mother is 67 yrs old she has acute appendicitis. Doctor advised open appendectomy. She is a patient of hypertension and about 20 yrs back she faced minor heart attack. Is general annesthesia safe for her. Is laproscopy safe for her.
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ga will be given in both type consult surgeon 

Answered2018-06-17 08:34:40

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