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My important, ridiculous nose
The nose is a much-maligned appendage, but it’s a powerful organ capable of invoking powerful emotions from past memories and sexual attraction.
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The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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Surviving a flesh-eating disease
Nearly dying from a skin infection gave Scott Neill a chance to start again after an early life marked by grief and depression.
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When kids are offered free cosmetic surgery
When they were a child, Jasmine Owens’ dentist offered to break their jaw – for free. It would make them look better, he said. Read on to find out whether or not they agreed.
Catalogue
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Skin grafting / by John Woodman.
Woodman, John, 1837-1903.Date: 1873- Books
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Skin grafting for surgeons and general practitioners / by Leonard Freeman ; with 24 illustrations.
Freeman, Leonard, 1860-Date: 1912- Archives and manuscripts
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Skin grafts
Date: c.1960s-1970sReference: PP/RJH/H.4/5Part of: Hetherington, Robert J- Books
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Skin grafting : from a personal and experimental viewpoint / by Earl Calvin Padgett.
Padgett, Earl Calvin, 1893-1946.Date: 1942- Books
Skin grafting of burns : primary care, treatment, repair / by James Barrett Brown and Frank McDowell.
Brown, James Barrett, 1899-1971.Date: [1943], ©1943