“What type of anesthesia is used for thyroid biopsy?”
I will have a thyroid biopsy. What type of anesthesia is used for thyroid biopsy?
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For an FNA procedure (Fine needle aspiration biopsy) local anesthesia isn’t needed. Sometimes there is a minimal discomfort. Now, if you are having an open biopsy, you will get general anesthesia and be asleep during the procedure. Please, ask your doctor. Thank you.
Local anesthesia.
For a needle biopsy, you may receive no anesthesia or local anesthesia. For a thyroid lobectomy, general anesthesia.
This all depends on the location and size of the lesson and who is doing the procedure (their preferences). It could range from nothing to a general anesthetic.
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Local anesthesia. Usually a novocaine-like agent.
Local anesthesia.
