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Dbs under general anàesthetic

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Has anyone had asleep surgery and have añy comments to make of this experience and the idea of dbs in general?

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This is a common technique out of Bristol UK. It does need very good imaging equipment and computer assisted operatin tecniquies but by all accounts, with the, it is more accurate and less dangerous than the 'stab and see' that many centres use.

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Thx Soup, Bristol is actually where I shall have the op next weeķ!

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I had dB's done under a general in 2013. Bilateral and battery the same time. Wonderful and would do it again made a big difference

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I live in Cornwall Batwing. Whereabouts are you?

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Wantage in Oxon. It only takes 1 hour to get there 《Southmead).

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Had my second child in Wantage!

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What year,?

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I shall message you.

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