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What Are The Risks When Tooth Extraction Is Done On A VP Shunt Patient?
Are there greater risks involved when tooth extractions must be done on a vp shunt patient at the age of 82? Patient is very concerned about pain from drilling and being at greater risk for infection. Patient wants to undergo general anesthesia for tooth extraction. Is it worth the money and if so how great is the risk of infection from oral procedure compared to the undergoing of general anesthetic?
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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There is not much significant increase in associated risk in patient with VP shunt compared to those without shunt at age 82 years. Concerning infections and anesthesia there is no higher risk in local anesthesia, local anesthesia is preferred and general anesthesia has more associated risks.
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There is not much significant increase in associated risk in patient with VP shunt compared to those without shunt at age 82 years. Concerning infections and anesthesia there is no higher risk in local anesthesia, local anesthesia is preferred and general anesthesia has more associated risks.
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