Word: viscus
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...analyzing these injuries, Thorndike discovered that "all fractures and dislocations, as well as injuries to any viscus are considered serious...
...deTakats and Murray agree that speed of diagnosis and operation is essential. Says Dr. Murray: "Next to internal and external hemorrhage, embolism of the peripheral arteries is one of the most urgent surgical emergencies. Acute appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, perforated viscus, etc., while better treated at the first possible moment, usually will not be followed by the disastrous results from waiting six to eight hours that may be expected from neglect of an embolus for the same length of time...
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