I read a story about a woman who traveled from the U.S to Mexico for a cheap nose job but went into cardiac arrest as soon as the doctor (who was a dentist) placed anesthesia into her spine. I heard another story about a 21 year old girl in Italy who also went into cardiac arrest during rhinoplasty. Both of them died after being in comas. How common is this and does this happen often in the U.S?
November 12, 2019
Answer: Cardiac arrest and rhinoplasty. How common is this? Does it happen often in the US? If you take all patients who undergo a general anesthetic for elective or emergency purposes, the likelihood of dying is around 1:10,000. Most people who undergo rhinoplasty are young and healthy, and complications from general anesthetic are rare. If you have a family history of malignant hyperthermia or pseudocholinesterase deficiency, you can be tested for these inheritable diseases. If you are young and healthy, you can discuss your concerns with a reputable anesthesiologist. You can also get "medical clearance" from your primary doctor after you have been thoroughly examined and evaluated. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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November 12, 2019
Answer: Cardiac arrest and rhinoplasty. How common is this? Does it happen often in the US? If you take all patients who undergo a general anesthetic for elective or emergency purposes, the likelihood of dying is around 1:10,000. Most people who undergo rhinoplasty are young and healthy, and complications from general anesthetic are rare. If you have a family history of malignant hyperthermia or pseudocholinesterase deficiency, you can be tested for these inheritable diseases. If you are young and healthy, you can discuss your concerns with a reputable anesthesiologist. You can also get "medical clearance" from your primary doctor after you have been thoroughly examined and evaluated. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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November 24, 2019
Answer: Its not commun Preoperative evaluation is mandatory. Risk assessment is accomplished. Appropriate consultations are performed preoperatively, if necessary, to ensure that you are in an optimum state of health. But need to know complications could happet on any place.Regards
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November 24, 2019
Answer: Its not commun Preoperative evaluation is mandatory. Risk assessment is accomplished. Appropriate consultations are performed preoperatively, if necessary, to ensure that you are in an optimum state of health. But need to know complications could happet on any place.Regards
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