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REBUILDING A BATTERED

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The video likely resonated due to its historical significance, the dramatic visual content of facial injuries and reconstructions, and the human interest story of recovery against all odds. The topic of medical advancements during wartime often captures attention.

Summary

This video discusses the advancements in plastic surgery during World War I, focusing on the reconstructive efforts for soldiers with severe facial injuries. It highlights the work of surgeon Howard Gillies and the case of William Vickers, who underwent extensive treatment for injuries sustained in battle.

Structure

1Introduction to facial reconstruction in WWI
2The case of William Fickrich and severe injuries
3The role of Howard Gillies and his methods
4William Vickers' injury and treatment
5The long-term impact and recovery

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REBUILDING A BATTERED FACE OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR. WILLIAM FICKRICH. DURING THE GREAT TENS OF THOUSANDS FIND THEMSELVES WITH TERRIBLE FACIAL INJURIES. DURING THE GREAT WAR, THERE WOULD BE MANY REMARKABLE MOVEMENTS IN PLASTIC SURGERY. WILLIAM VICKERS WAS 20 YEARS OLD WHEN IN MAY 1915, HE WAS SERVING WITH THE ROYAL NAVY. DURING THE BATTLE A POWDER BLAST WENT OFF, BURNING HIS EYELIDS AND ALSO REMOVING PART OF HIS FACE. HOWARD GILLIES WAS A NEW ZEALAND SURGEON A REMARKABLE WAY OF DEALING WITH THESE BROKEN MEN. OF YEARS, USING CHEWED PEDICLES, HE WOULD REGROW SKIN ON THESE SERVICEMEN'S FACES. WILLIAM VICKERS WOULD BE IN THE HOSPITAL IN SIDECUP UP UNTIL 1920. AND OVER THE COURSE OF YEARS, HE COULD FINALLY LIVE A SEMI NORMAL LIFE.

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