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Old 19-02-11, 10:46
tenterfieldjulie
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Claire I googled and brought up politeal aneurysm, which is quite rare.
From my understanding of what I read, it can cause a blockage behind the knee, which if it isn't successfully treated within 6 to 12 hours will require amputation. These days with scans and things, it would, in most cases be successfully treated, but sadly not in your ancestors case.
So although Joseph certainly had a dangerous occupation, it doesn't appear to be the primary cause of his death. Whether he had been living with the condition and an accident at work triggered the blockage, would have been hard to prove.
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