Why Did Surgeons in the Eighteenth Century Face Incredible Difficulties

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why did surgeons in the eighteenth century face incredible difficulties?

• A)They had only limited opportunities to practice surgical techniques.
• B)Surgery was performed in utterly unsanitary conditions, which meant the simplest wound could become infected and lead to death.
• C)They were reluctant to improve their knowledge of anatomy.
• D)All operations were performed with anesthesia, but it was difficult to use and caused many deaths.

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