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What type of anesthesia is used for tonsil surgery?

I will have tonsils surgery. What type of anesthesia is used for tonsil surgery?

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General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation
General anesthesia
It is possible to do tonsil surgery under local anesthesia with sedation, but nearly all ENT doctors will ask for general anesthesia with a breathing tube. This means you will be completely asleep for the duration of the surgery.
General anesthesia with a breathing tube.
General endotracheal.
General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation