• Is general anesthesia safe for tonsil surgery?

I will have tonsils surgery. Is general anesthesia safe for tonsil surgery?

3 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Adrian, MI

General anesthesia is the only way to go. The airway has to be secured to avoid aspiration of blood.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Charleston, West Virginia

Yes, and recommended

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Yes, but comorbidities must be taken into consideration.

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