It has been three months since the onset of breast cancer for Justina. From the slight swelling and pain that appeared from time to time at the beginning, it has developed into a more severe sting. She clearly feels that the god of death is approaching.
Her husband Camille, her brother Douay [156 is wrong] and her father Patrice have all visited many doctors for her. In the past few days, Giustina was either seeing a doctor or going to see a doctor. On the way.
A veteran doctor who claims to have treated hundreds of cases of breast cancer.
A doctor who claims that the success rate of breast cancer resection is over 90%.
A doctor who claims he can cure breast cancer with just a small incision.
A doctor who claims that there will never be recurrence after surgery.
She was sure that during the first half of 1866, no one but herself had seen so many surgeons. They have a variety of characteristics and different commitments to patients, but among their differences there are two similarities.
One is gender, they are all male.
The second is age, never below 30 years old.
In fact, the youngest doctor she has ever seen is a surgeon at the Palais-Dieu Hospital in Paris, who is 36 years old this year. The other party was not the chief surgeon, but just a right-hand assistant of the chief surgeon who participated in the consultation.
So when she saw Kawei walking with the captain of the guard, Justina didn't take him seriously at all: "Where is Doctor Kawei?"
"He is Kavi." Waterman was a little proud. "The youngest surgeon in Vienna, he is also the most talented surgeon in not only Austria, but I dare say he is the most talented surgeon in Europe and even the world."
Justina could feel his seriousness, and neither Franz nor Elizabeth at the side objected, so this statement should be true.
But he is too young.
"Did Dr. Kavi just graduate from the Medical School of the University of Vienna?"
"I just entered medical school a month ago."
Justina was a little confused. She even thought that they had teamed up to bring out a child to fool her: "Are you kidding me? How can a young man who has just entered medical school perform an operation on the stage?"
"I thought the same thing two months ago," Waterman recalled. "But after I saw him perform a cesarean section, those doubts seemed trivial."
"Caesarean section?" Justina frowned and looked Kawi up and down, "Can he do a cesarean section?"
"I'm afraid no one will believe it. Just in April this year, he completed a total of seven cesarean sections and all were successful."
Justina is a woman and has given birth to a child, so she still has some idea of the survival rate of cesarean section. Such a young surgeon can achieve 100% success in the operation. The plot is too magical: "I remember that Chief Dr. Pires of the Palace Hospital can only guarantee a 50% success rate."
"Dr. Pires is really great, but his operation requires removal of the uterus, while Dr. Kavey does not."
Waterman never realized that introducing others is such an interesting thing, because there are so many things to say about Kawei. "I also think young people need to maintain a humble posture, but Kawei does not need it. He Just having a cesarean section is the pinnacle of being a surgeon.”
The surprised Justina subconsciously picked up the tea cup, poured the fragrant milk tea into her mouth, and then couldn't help but said: "It's so surprising. Is all this true?"
"That's absolutely true, Countess."
In Kawei's eyes, these words were obviously excessive and abnormal.
Waterman had never praised himself so much. Even when he invited himself to the surgical college to explain the operation process, he acted very rationally and restrained, and even wanted to argue with him on the access pass.
Although the doorman and other doctors did not prevent him from entering and exiting the surgical college, they did it more for the sake of his colleague Ignatz.
Bragging about himself in this way is nothing more than trying to stabilize Justina.
What I just said are all facts, and Kawei has nothing to deny. He walked forward from behind Waterman, came to Justina, and lowered his head and said: "Countess, I hope these achievements can make you trust me enough. In fact, I have some experience in tumors, especially in terms of spread and recurrence. "
"Oh really?"
"What we just completed was a tumor resection." Kawei couldn't help but bring up Fernand to increase his qualifications. "Dr. Waterman watched the entire operation from the VIP seat. The process was very successful."
"I just heard what Dr. Waterman said. I really don't know whether I should envy this female patient or pity her."
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How did Fernand become a woman?
Kawei hesitated for a moment and looked back at Waterman.
The old man shook his head slightly, Franz coughed twice with a subtle expression, and Elizabeth, who often opposed the king, also helped comfort the countess. Nowadays, it seems that simple mastectomy can only be changed to breast cancer resection.
"I already have some practical experience in surgery, and all that remains is to confirm the extent of the tumor."
Justina had no objection to the examination, but what really made her unacceptable was the issue of post-operative reconstruction: "Can one surgery restore my body to its original appearance?"
The words were very vague, but Kawei knew what she meant: "It doesn't work once, it must be done twice, and there needs to be an interval of at least two months in between to ensure that the body can fully recover."
Cough cough cough~
"...If the body does not recover well, this time is likely to be extended." Kawei followed the meaning of the coughing sound and continued, "During this period, the countess needs to rest as much as possible."
"You mean to keep me in Vienna?"
"That's right." Kawei smiled and looked at the palace garden at his feet. "Vienna is also the capital of art, and this place is no worse than the Palace of Versailles. The countess can rest assured here. Dr. Waterman and I will definitely be able to come up with qualified Your house reconstruction plan is planned, but before that, I still hope that you can complete the breast cancer resection treatment as soon as possible.”
"If those cesarean sections are true, I should be able to leave the operation in your hands with confidence." Justina looked at Elizabeth sitting next to her, sighed, and apologized, "It can only be troublesome. It’s you guys.”
"It's just a few months, it's no big deal." Elizabeth smiled, "It doesn't matter if you stay longer if you want."
Strictly speaking, Giustina and the Franz couple should be considered old enemies. During the Franco-Austrian War seven years ago, Franz almost died on the front line, and the person commanding the French army at that time was her father, Patrice McMahon. 【1】
However, the relationship between countries is changing at any time. Now that Prussia is rising, Franz is of course willing to put aside his past grudges and build good relations with France.
What's more, Elizabeth had met Giustina when she was recuperating in Corfu, and they had witnessed her love and marriage many years later, and they were very good friends. Through this relationship, Franz hoped to restore Giustina's health in Vienna, thereby gaining more leverage in negotiations with France.
Therefore, in the next few months, it would be best for Giustina to stay in Vienna and not go anywhere.
The medical advice of Waterman and Carvey played into his hands. Once the right to explain the exact time between the second operations fell into their hands, it was equivalent to falling into his own hands. Until then, Giustina can stay as long as she wants.
The physical examination of the breast did not take much time. Kawei roughly judged the extent of the tumor with a little palpation in the room.
"The good news is that I haven't found any signs of tumor spread yet." Kawei reported the examination results. "But the bad news is that the tumor is relatively large, exceeding 3cm, and only a wide range of resections can be performed. ."【2】
"I'm mentally prepared." Justina put on her clothes with Elizabeth's help. "I just hope the operation will be successful."
"Don't worry about that."
Kawei and Waterman quickly left the room, but they were not asked to leave the palace. Instead, they entered Franz's study under the leadership of the captain of the guard. Giustina's surgery was important, but so were the medical logistics within the military.
The importance of military medical care can be clearly seen from the Crimean War, the Franco-Austrian War, and the Civil War. Powerful medical care cannot make soldiers recover immediately, but it can let them know that they still have a high chance of leaving the army alive after being injured. .
This is a kind of psychological comfort that only complete medical protection can create.
"The Military Medical Department is already managed by Edinson, so I don't need to intervene." Waterman didn't want to get involved in the disputes among the military doctors. "It would be better for me to stay at the School of Surgery and try my best to plan the Countess' surgery."
"I just wanted to ask for your advice."
"I have only been a military doctor for half a year, and I am not good at medical management within the army." Waterman glanced at Kavi, who was standing behind him, and said with a smile, "Now is the era of young people, and Austria already has A better surgeon."
Franz recited "Old Fox" silently in his mind and asked Kavey: "Dr. Kavey has already been to the military doctor's office, right?"
"Yeah, I've been there."
“Do you think there’s anything that can be improved?”
"I'm just an ordinary surgeon in the military medical department." Carvey also imitated Waterman's approach, and wanted to go further, "The countess is very ill, and I can't think about military medical matters in a short time. Yes. If possible."
Franz immediately recognized his voice: "When is the operation scheduled?"
"If nothing else happens, it will be in three days."
"Justina should rest for at least three months after the operation." Franz looked up at Kavi and Waterman, "As soon as she recovers, the war will begin. By then, Kavi , you must disappear from her sight."
I see.
Kavi understood what the king meant.
Why did he let himself into the palace, and why did he agree with Waterman to push her onto the operating table? In fact, Justina's health seemed to be very important in the king's plan, but in fact it was not important at all.
"Actually, I can hide in a pharmaceutical factory or school."
Franz shook his head: "Kavi, you have to see clearly. In Austria, the level of medical skills is far less important than the reputation of a nobleman. You are young and promising, and you have the strength. You should rectify the name of the Andre family. When the war comes After it is over, I will definitely replace the inheritance order I gave before with the canonization edict." [3]
"Yes, I understand, Your Majesty."
"Tell me what you think of the Department of Surgery."
"The equipment is ready, medicines are still being purchased, and pharmaceutical factories are operating at full capacity. If everything goes well, the army's one-month consumption will be covered in less than a month."
In fact, there is no harm in entering military medicine. At least Kawei has opened up sales channels, and the income from medicines has already exceeded his imagination. The only thing that made Kavi uncomfortable was probably the dominance. His authority in the military medical office was not as great as Morazo promised.
But I have already taken advantage of the medicine, and if I ask for more, I will look greedy, so I have to let others speak.
For example, Waterman, who was standing aside, said: "Kawei's handling of trauma is obvious to all. Putting him in the position of a general surgeon is really humiliating and unfair to the soldiers who are charging forward."
Franz also heard some news. For some reason, the position of the Director of the Military Medical Department cannot be changed for the time being: "I will talk to Edinson."
At this time, in the Military Medical Department, Edinson was processing a large number of documents, some of which were drug storage documents, some of which were medical staff mobility documents, and some of which were related to the rapid establishment of military hospitals.
There is actually quite a bit of criticism in the medical community regarding the title of director on his head.
He is just a surgeon, and his theoretical and surgical abilities are not that outstanding. He only relied on the blessings of his ancestors to reach this point. Many people even suspect that this is how he got his title of Vice President of Surgery.
But Edinson didn't think it was inappropriate, because in his eyes, the Military Medical Department was the place to manage military doctors, and it was impossible to manage those doctors well just by relying on superior medical skills.
"The chief surgeon seems to have been confirmed. It is Ignatz. It was almost unanimously approved." Edinson was not satisfied with the result and looked a little ugly. "Then the chief physician may have to make a move."
"Dr. Fatorad's vote rate exceeded 60%."
"The vote rate is only for reference. Our responsibility in establishing the Medical Committee is to maintain the stability of the Military Medical Department, so it is impossible for two chief physicians to come from the same hospital. This is against common sense." Edinson explained casually, and quickly asked He said, "Besides him, are there any other suitable candidates?"
"Dr. Lund from Municipal General Hospital, with 12% of the vote; Dr. Posa from Glaze Hospital, with 9% of the vote; and Dr. Posa from St. Mary's Hospital, with 5% of the vote."
"No need to think about it, just choose Bosa." Edinson was somewhat impressed by him, "I have met him and he is a respectable physician."
The surrounding committee members nodded: "Tomorrow, the Military and Administrative Office will send appointment orders to Bosa and Ignatz."
"Let's focus on the next issue." Edinson was holding a report letter in his hand. "Kavi Hines is now being accused of occupying both the pharmaceutical contractor and the surgeon positions. No. It complies with the regulations of the Military Medical Department, please share your opinions.”
(End of chapter)
