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Is Removal Of Port-a-cath Done With A Local Anesthetic?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: I am having my port a XXXXXXX removed Friday. I am having the procedure in the doctor's office using a local anesthetic. Is this a fairly easy procedure and having it done with a local anesthetic a standard procedure?
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Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam!

Thank you so much for writing to us.

I understand your concern.This procedure is generally done under local anesthesia.Please do not worry about it,its a minimal procedure.you just need to give few minutes for its removal.

Get back to me if you have more queries.Hope this helped.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
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Is Removal Of Port-a-cath Done With A Local Anesthetic?

Brief Answer: Nothing to worry Detailed Answer: Hello Mam! Thank you so much for writing to us. I understand your concern.This procedure is generally done under local anesthesia.Please do not worry about it,its a minimal procedure.you just need to give few minutes for its removal. Get back to me if you have more queries.Hope this helped. Dr.Moumita Chakraborty