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Port removal: general or local
I am now due to have my port removed. I have been given the option of it being done under general or having a local anaesthetic. Really interested to hear from anyone who had theirs removed under a l...
I had Portacath inserted just over 2 weeks ago - under local anaesthetic and sedation ( not unlike neurolept anesthetiic I have for regular colonoscopy each 3 years ). Meant I was unable to,drive self home or stay on own overnight but that is workable . Happy to report whilst I was apprehensive , once sedation administered I went well. No recollection nor pain . When time comes to remove I’ll be asking for the same .