Does Smoking Adversely Affect A Meningioma Removal Surgery?

Posted on Sun, 11 Feb 2018

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Question : Hello!! I am 64 and have a meninginoma. It has to be removed and I am concerned because I am a smoker. Not smart I know. Will this effect my surgery and recovery?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Smoking affects in a negative way the surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Smoking affects mainly the lungs function and this complicates the surgery in a certain degree , especially the anesthesia.Quit smoking now to minimize the effects of smoking before and after the surgery.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist,
Surgical

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