“What type of anesthesia is used for colon resection?”

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“What type of anesthesia is used for colon resection?”

I will have colon resection. What type of anesthesia is used for colon resection?

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**Dr. Rajendran G. Nair** Anesthesiologist Pensacola, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendran G. Nair Anesthesiologist Pensacola, Florida

General or general with an epidural.

**Dr. Anthony Russell** Anesthesiologist Tallahassee, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anthony Russell Anesthesiologist Tallahassee, Florida

General anesthesia. Regional may be used if the patient has significant pulmonary or cardiac comorbidity.

**Magdy Takla** Anesthesiologist Camden, NJ · Accepted Answer

Magdy Takla Anesthesiologist Camden, NJ

General anesthesia.