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Anesthesia question for ingrown toenail removal

Discussion in 'Foot Health Forum' started by admin, May 18, 2017.

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Hello! I have an almost 12-year-old daughter who has Autism and needs to have an ingrown toenail permanently removed due to a strong family hx of ingrown toenails. She is currently on Bactrim for a staph infection of that big toe. We saw a podiatrist yesterday who wants to put her under general anesthesia to remove the nail in a hospital setting. I am very uncomfortable with general anesthesia for a simple out pt procedure. I find it risky, expensive and invasive. My daughter's pcp said all...

Anesthesia question for ingrown toenail removal

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admin, May 18, 2017

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