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Why were the chances of surviving a surgery in eighteenth century were very less?

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Answered by rekhashekhawt123

Between 1852 and 1857 at the London Hospital, 142 amputations were performed in 136 patients. The most common indication was an injury sustained at work. Overall mortality was 46% and the death rate was especially high for lower-limb amputations. Most deaths were due to postoperative sepsis. Those who received chloroform anaesthesia did worse than those who received ether

Answered by kathrynpups07

what Are the choices? Thanks!

simpl3737: no choices.. can you plzz give me some points why were the chances of being alive after surgery in eighteenth century were very less ???

kathrynpups07: Look at rekhashekhawt123, he is right

simpl3737: the last two lines are somewhat related to the ques

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