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December 22, 1854
The Bedford Gazette
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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On the 3rd of the present month, Mr. Alphonzo Bickford of Palmyra, Me., underwent a chest tapping surgery by Dr. J. C. Manson, assisted by Dr. Benson, removing nine pints of pus-like fluid. The heart was displaced but returned to position, and the patient is recovering from a previously hopeless case.
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SURGICAL OPERATION ON THE CHEST—Displacing the heart in a Living Body.—
On the 3d of the present month, Mr. Alphonzo Bickford, of Palmyra, Me., had his chest tapped, and the almost incredible amount of nine pints of fluid, in all its characteristics resembling pus, taken therefrom! The operation was performed by Dr. J. C. Manson, of Pittsfield, advised and assisted by Dr. Benson, of Newport. The fluid was situated in the left side of the chest, and consequently the heart was much displaced, so much so that it could be distinctly felt beating, two inches upon the right of the sternum, or medium line of the body. It, however, gradually receded during the operation, and after the entire evacuation, was found beating in nearly its natural position. The patient immediately began to amend, and is at present doing well. His case has for some time past been considered hopeless, but there is now a prospect of his recovery.—Portland (Me.) Argus.
On the 3d of the present month, Mr. Alphonzo Bickford, of Palmyra, Me., had his chest tapped, and the almost incredible amount of nine pints of fluid, in all its characteristics resembling pus, taken therefrom! The operation was performed by Dr. J. C. Manson, of Pittsfield, advised and assisted by Dr. Benson, of Newport. The fluid was situated in the left side of the chest, and consequently the heart was much displaced, so much so that it could be distinctly felt beating, two inches upon the right of the sternum, or medium line of the body. It, however, gradually receded during the operation, and after the entire evacuation, was found beating in nearly its natural position. The patient immediately began to amend, and is at present doing well. His case has for some time past been considered hopeless, but there is now a prospect of his recovery.—Portland (Me.) Argus.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Chest Tapping
Heart Displacement
Surgical Recovery
Pus Evacuation
Medical Operation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Alphonzo Bickford
Dr. J. C. Manson
Dr. Benson
Where did it happen?
Palmyra, Me.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Alphonzo Bickford
Dr. J. C. Manson
Dr. Benson
Location
Palmyra, Me.
Event Date
3d Of The Present Month
Story Details
Mr. Alphonzo Bickford had nine pints of pus-like fluid removed from his left chest, displacing his heart two inches to the right; it returned to position post-operation, leading to his improvement from a hopeless case.