rick Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Pinched this from todays Sydney Sun Herald I laughed till I nearly cried. Flatulence sets hospital on fireMay 14, 2006 A PATIENT'S flatulence has been blamed for bringing his hemorrhoid operation to a fiery end. The man suffered minor burns in a brief but dramatic operating theatre fire. The patient was at the Southern Cross Hospital in Invercargill, New Zealand, to have hemorrhoids removed when the accident happened. A hospital source said there was a sort of flash fire. The hospital confirmed a fire did occur, and has ordered an investigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 What cause 'it' to ignite then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Probably under the heading of too much info but I believe they use an almost redhot needle to cauterise the offending haemorhoids (?),( that is burn them off & seal the wound for those who don't know what that means, brings tears to my eyes just to think about it) The whole article said that sometimes sparks were emitted from the equipment. Makes you wonder what those southern men have for breakfast though? :lol: Steve PS mog, the correct term for "it" is flatus, they were called farts in my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cols110 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I`ve heard of a "plop fight", but a "plop ignite" is certainly something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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