- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom has severe asthma and has had a pleomorphic adenoma in her parotid gland for 20 years. The doctor recommended a superficial parotidectomy under general anesthesia, but I'm worried because of her asthma and the risks of general anesthesia. Is it possible to remove this tumor under local anesthesia instead?
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Yes, it's possible to remove a pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid gland under local anesthesia. While general anesthesia is commonly used for superficial parotidectomy, a skilled surgeon can perform the procedure with local anesthesia, especially for smaller tumors or when the patient has specific contraindications to general anesthesia, like severe asthma
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