“What anesthesia is best for stomach biopsy?”

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“What anesthesia is best for stomach biopsy?”

I will have a stomach biopsy. What anesthesia is best for stomach biopsy?

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**Michael Panger** Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia · Accepted Answer

Michael Panger Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia

General anesthesia

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

General, normally.

**Dr. Steven Siegal** Surgeon Kissimmee, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steven Siegal Surgeon Kissimmee, FL

Propofol sedation.

**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

Stomach biopsies are done during upper endoscopy or EGD. IV sedation is used for a typical EGD.