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Can general anesthesia cause any long-term issues?

I will have surgery under general anesthesia. Can general anesthesia cause any long-term issues?

3 Answers

General anesthesia has always had a long history of being safe over long-term periods of time
Anesthesia is usually tailored and titrated to Patients condition as well as extent of the surgical procedure and is considered safe if delivered in that way.
Yes, side effects. You Tube and Wikipedia for clarity.