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Appendectomy

 Subject

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Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

2.60 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Anxiety Neurosis, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2
Scope and Contents "Appendix removed and two ovarion cysts and part of womb removed. Good recovery. Severe haemorrhage, got radiation treatments and radiotherapy. Began to worry about health, wondered if she would ever get better. Got depressed, has not eaten well for weeks. Gets sleeping tablets, does not feel rested. Has lost interest in her house, cannot stand noise. Finds the children get on her nerves. Weeps occasionally, has feeling in pit of stomach, as if everything were stuck there. Feels sick when...
Dates: Other: September 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 2