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

Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014

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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?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (-4 hours 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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