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General Anaesthesia
I have severe sleep apnea and need to go for gallbladder removal surgery under GA.. Can I go for it without risk if I start using CPAP every night..
I can hold my breath till 30 secs easily..
What can I do to improve my chances of a successful surgery? Please help
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kindly do a consultation with a pulmonologist to know more bout ur case and further management!!!!
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan
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Dr. Boobala Aravinthan
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Need more information.get online consultation with pulmonologist
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There will be pre anesthetic check up, before any surgery.i do not think it will be a problem. If you undergo laproscopic cholecystectomy, there will be no problem. Pl do PFT.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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