jayparkinsonmd: kottke: In 1961, surgeon Leonid Rogozov was the only physician stationed on an isolated 12-man Soviet base in Antarctica when he developed appendicitis. He had to remove his appendix himself. Egad. He may not have an appendix anymore, but he’s certainly got cojones. And big brass ones, at that.
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kottke:

In 1961, surgeon Leonid Rogozov was the only physician stationed on an isolated 12-man Soviet base in Antarctica when he developed appendicitis. He had to remove his appendix himself.

Egad.

He may not have an appendix anymore, but he’s certainly got cojones. And big brass ones, at that.

Source: bmj.com

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    So hardcore! \m/
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    Had this happened to me, I would probably have done the same thing. SRSLY.
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    Mind over matter, indeed…
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    incredible story
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    My mind just stopped functioning for a second there and the only coherent thought was.. OMFG OUCH!!!!
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