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8 Medical Procedures That Meant Almost Certain Death

Sometimes we forget just how recently the spoils of modern medicine came to fruition. Less than a century ago, "doctors" were bumbling around with un-proven procedures just hoping to strike a nerve while missing another. 


Medical procedures from throughout history have been deadly, often more so than the ailments they sought to cure. Bloodletting has been shown to be half-cooked at best, and don't get us started on leeching.  


Here are eight old medicines and operations that meant almost certain death. 

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