 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Belle,
There is no excuse for an oral surgeon doing a biopsy with only a topical anesthetic. As a dentist, I am shocked to hear this. No anesthetic should be needed to remove the sutures and you should at least go back for the biopsy results.
I wouldn't hesitate to let him know how you feel about not having sufficient anesthesia for the biopsy and I would put him on the spot and ask him if he would have a biopsy done in his mouth with only a topical. The answer could be interesting.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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