“Are you put to sleep for neck surgery?”

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“Are you put to sleep for neck surgery?”

I am a 39 year old male and I need neck surgery. Are you put to sleep for neck surgery?

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**Dr. Cynthia V. Kruger** Anesthesiologist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Cynthia V. Kruger Anesthesiologist Denver, CO

Yes, you will require general anesthesia for cervical surgery.

**Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel** Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC

Yes

**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

General endo