Epidural for cosmetic surgery

My question is why? Cheaper than GA? Suspected Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Associated with Procedures Performed under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico | HAI | CDC HAIs are associated with a variety of causes, including the use of medical devices, such as catheters and ventilators, complications following a surgical procedure, transmission between patients and healthcare workers, or the result of antibiotic overuse. www.cdc.gov
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