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20 – Medicine, Roman and Modern

The Toldinstone Podcast

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Ancient Surgery: Dangers and Limitations

The speakers discuss the risks associated with ancient surgery, including the lack of understanding of the body's internal workings and the high risk of infection. They compare ancient surgical instruments to modern ones and highlight the importance of documentation and peer reviews in both eras.

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