Is it safe to undergo a conventional laminectomy if fever is there?
Patient: Hello doctor,I will be having a conventional laminectomy operation for lumbar spinal stenosis in three days, but I have had a mild temperature of 99.2 for several days.  Is it safe for me to go ahead with it?  I'm 70 years old and have had the preoperative required tests.  My email  is:  YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hello and thanks for using HCM.I have read your question and understand your concerns.The answer to your question is no, you should postpone the operation until you are fever free, since your condition is not an emergency and anesthetic drugs may increase further the fever.Tests about inflammation levels ( CPR, ESR, WBC ) should be carried out until they are normal.Hope you found the answer helpful.Take care.