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Can general anesthesia for liver biopsy cause any issues?

I will have a liver biopsy under general anesthesia. Can general anesthesia for liver biopsy cause any issues?

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Local anesthetic is usually sufficient, but there is no contraindication (other than specific patient issues) to doing monitored anesthesia care, or general anesthesia.
Should not...why are you having a liver biopsy?
No issues with general anesthesia. Thank you.
Yes, every drug has side effects.