Are there risk involved with gereral anesthesia?
Serious side effects of general anesthesia are uncommon in people who are otherwise healthy. However, because general anesthesia affects the whole body, it is more likely to cause side effects than local or regional anesthesia. Also obese patients are considered at a higher level of risk because of health problems and body mass index. Our team considers as many factors of complications when medically clearing you for surgery which includes the administration of general anesthesia. Fortunately, most side effects of general anesthesia are minor and can be easily managed but like in any surgery there are normal anesthesia risks involved.
