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January 4, 1885

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1885, the first successful appendectomy was performed by Dr. William Grant on Mary Gartside. Miss Gartside lived, hence the “successful” appellation. Miss Gartside, also known as “Patient 46” when asked about how she felt about surviving the surgery replied, “Those rotten sons of bitches, they said there be drugs … Continue reading

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