Self-surgery
Self-surgery is the act of performing a surgical procedure on oneself. It can be a desperate measure taken in extreme circumstances, often when professional medical assistance is unavailable.
Pronunciation
- Self-surgery: /sɛlf 'sɜːrdʒəri/
Etymology
The term "self-surgery" is a compound word derived from the English words "self" and "surgery". "Self" originates from the Old English word "self", meaning "one's own person", and "surgery" comes from the Old French "surgery", from the Latin "chirurgia", meaning "hand work".
Related Terms
- Autosurgery: A term synonymous with self-surgery, often used in medical literature.
- Self-treatment: The act of treating one's own diseases, disorders, or maladies.
- Self-medication: The use of drugs or other substances to treat self-diagnosed conditions or symptoms.
- Self-harm: The intentional, direct injuring of body tissue, often done without suicidal intentions.
Overview
Self-surgery is generally discouraged in the medical community due to the inherent risks involved, including infection, incorrect procedure, and the psychological implications of self-inflicted pain. However, there have been documented cases of successful self-surgeries, often performed in dire circumstances where no other medical help was available.
Some notable examples include the appendectomy performed by Leonid Rogozov on himself while stationed in Antarctica, and the self-performed caesarean section by Ines Ramirez Perez. These extreme cases highlight the lengths to which individuals may go when faced with life-threatening conditions and no available medical assistance.
Despite these instances, self-surgery is not recommended or endorsed by any reputable medical organization. It is always advised to seek professional medical help when dealing with health issues that may require surgical intervention.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Self-surgery
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