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James Reston reports appendectomy in Peking hospital
New York Times columnist James Reston, visiting China, underwent an appendectomy at the Anti-Imperialist Hospital in Peking after arriving with his wife for a three week stay. He details surgical steps with Wu Wei-jan and Li Pang-chi, describes acupuncture and herbal treatment, and reflects on medical politics, reporting progress and plan for tomorrow’s piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
James Reston
Communist
China
Peking
Chou-En-ai
Wu Wei-jan
Prof. Wu
Ma Yu-chen
Foreign Ministry
Li Chang-yuan
Doctor Li
America
Henry Kissinger
White House
South China
Canton
Peking International Club
Mao Tse-tung
Chow
Chen Chu
Henry Kissin
Rockefeller Foundation of
New York
Rst
Union Medical College
Peking Union Medical College
Oliver McCoy
China Medical Board of
Rockefeller Stoney
No. 5
Chairman Mao
Hsin Chiao
Li Pang-chi
Chu Yu