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		jader201 on Oct 29, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dr. Leonid Rogozov operating himself to remove his... > The answer is no, however doctors who are wintering at Australian Antarctic stations are required to have their appendix removed. Sounds like it’s only an Australian rule.

abetlen on Oct 29, 2020 [–]

You're right. There is also Chilean town / research station that requires all residents to have their appendix removed [1].

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Las_Estrellas

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