1933 | England | Documentary

Ovariotomy for Large Cystoadenoma Ovarii, pt 4 of 4

  • 6 mins
  • Director | -
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Harold Beckwith

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The skin incision is sutured closed. The wound is cleaned and dressed. A firm bandage is applied to maintain pressure and prevent shock. The intertitles give a pathological description of the tumour, describing it. It weighs 25lbs and contained 2.5 gallons of fluid. The tumour is displayed. A surgeon dissects the tumour, and there is an explosion of liquid and a gooey substance as he cuts into it. The patient is seen lying in bed, awake.

Surgery Tumor Ovary Medical Pathology
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Wellcome Trust
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