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Edwin Dowden, 28, Plumber

Occupation or role: Plumber
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Date of admission: 15 Nov 1878
Date of death: 20 Nov 1878
Disease (transcribed): Diffuse peritoneal cancer. Cancerous stricture in the transverse colon. Gastrotomy
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Abomden); Constriction (Intestines); Operation (Stomach);
Admitting doctor: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'One brother gouty: no other heritable disease in the family. Gonorrhoea and orchitis in 1870: disgust to fat: three or four pints of beer daily. Nothing else worthy of mark in the previous history. Malaise. From Xmas 1877, his appetite was deficient. Wasting. For about 6 mo [months] before admission he had been losing flesh. Pain and constipation. Otherwise he was quite well till 28 days before admission, where he woke with severe pain in the hypogastrium and abdomnen generally; the bowels being confined. […] About a fortnight before admission he suddenly began to vomit clear green'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, peritoneum, artificial anus, cancerous mass, stricture, liver, kidneys, spleen
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

William Smith, 5 months, [Child of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Child of] Labourer
Age: 5 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 29 Sep 1889
Date of death: 29 Sep 1889
Disease (transcribed): Intussusception
Disease (standardised): Intussusception (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Delepine, Sheridan
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Peritoneum and alimentary canal
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Burchnell, 37, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Jan 1890
Date of death: 31 Mar 1890
Disease (transcribed): Caries of spine. Double psoas abscess. Right iliac abscess. Amyloid disease
Disease (standardised): Caries (Spine); Abscess (Psoas muscle); Abscess (Ilium); Amyloidosis (Liver); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Amyloidosis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical notes: The patient was in the Hospital in May last, suffering from diseased vertebra in the lumbar region and a large abscess of the left side.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, pleurae, lungs, thyroid and larynx
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

James Arms, 62, Railway guard

Occupation or role: Railway guard
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 Jun 1892
Date of death: 9 Jun 1892
Disease (transcribed): Squamous celled epithelioma of the oesophagus
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Oesophagus)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical notes: This man was hardly able to speak. He could not at first swallow solids, and later on had great difficulty in getting liquids into the stomach.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, spine, neck, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, spleen, liver, suprarenals, kidneys, bladder, prostate and testes
Type of incident: n/a

David Swan, 66, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 25 Jul 1894
Date of death: 28 Sep 1894
Disease (transcribed): Empyema , with ulceration into oesophagus
Disease (standardised): Empyema (Lung); Ulcer (Oesophagus)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Post mortem examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H.
Medical notes: 'This patient was admitted with stricture and double inguinal hernia. That on the right side being large and irreducible. Patient had great difficulty in passing urine which was alkaline. The stricture was dilated by the continuous method. On Aug: 2 the physician reported 'old tubercle of right apex, and general emphysema of lungs' '
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, hernia, cranium
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Holland, 35, Milkman

Occupation or role: Milkman
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Dec 1894
Date of death: 13 Feb 1895
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of pylorus. Gastrojejunostomy
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Stomach); Gastric bypass (Stomach)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Ward, Arthur Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Medical notes: This man was an in patient in June 1894 when the operation was done. Since leaving hospital the vomiting had returned with considerable abdominal pain.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, intestines, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, rectum, bladder, lungs, larynx, oesophagus and heart
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas McQuillan, 34, Joiner

Occupation or role: Joiner
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Jun 1896
Date of death: 28 Jul 1896
Disease (transcribed): Dilated stomach
Disease (standardised): Dilatation (Stomach)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry. Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Baldwin, Gerald Robert
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Medical notes: He had typhoid fever ten or eleven years ago and was an In Patient in Adelaide Hospital, Sough Australis. His current chief symptoms were chronic indigestion, loss of appetite and constipation.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, liver, pancreas, oesophagus, spleen, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, testes, lungs, larynx, heart and joints
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

John Edkins, 49, Groom

Occupation or role: Groom
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Nov 1897
Date of death: 2 Dec 1897
Disease (transcribed): Gastric ulcer. Thrombosis in right pulmonary artery
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Stomach); Thrombosis (Lung) ()
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Jaffrey, Francis
Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical notes: 'Ten months ago had an ill defined illness, he suffered from pains in the back, side and across the abdomen in the region of the stomach, these pains continued on and off till 6 weeks ago when he had a sharp attack of pleurisy and was treated in the Ripon[?] Hospital, the pain in the abdomen continuing. Occasional vomiting, no blood, no jaundice. Bowels irregular. Appetite moderate. Lost 21 lbs in weight in 10 months. No history of syphilis'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Frederick Read, 63, Door keeper

Occupation or role: Door keeper
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Date of admission: 16 Dec 1903
Date of death: 21 Jan 1904
Disease (transcribed): Gastric ulcer. Laparotomy. Gastro enterostomy. Leakage. General peritonitis. Septic inhalation Bronchopneumonia with oedema of lungs
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Stomach); Laparotomy (Abdomen); Gastroenterostomy (Stomach, intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Sepsis (Lung); Oedema (Lung);
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: 'History. I.P. [In-patient] in June last under Dr Rolleston: see M.R. [Medical Register] 826.03 [1903]. Readmitted under Dr Ewart on Dec [December] 16. Patient's illness practically dated from 9 years before admission. He then first began to suffer from epigastric pain and vomiting. During the 9 years he had had about 12 attacks, lasting from 3-4 weeks. The pain came on 3 hours after food and was relieved by vomiting. Early in November, the pain and vomiting recurred. On [December] 12, he vomited about Oiss [1.5 pints] of coffee ground material, ¼ hour after taking some warm milk'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Philip Burridge, 8, [Child of] Carpenter

Occupation or role: [Child of] Carpenter
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Date of admission: 11 Jul 1904
Date of death: 13 Jul 1904
Disease (transcribed): Gangrenous appendicitis. General peritonitis. Appendicectomy
Disease (standardised): Gangrene (Appendix); Appendicitis (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Appendectomy (Appendix);
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: 'History. July 9. Pain in R. [Right] iliac fossa and vomiting: no apparent cause. 10. Pain continued: vomited twice. 11. Pain worse: no further vomiting. Bowels opened once each day naturally. No previous attacks: no previous illnesses'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Louisa Bird, 15, Apprentice

Occupation or role: Apprentice
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Date of admission: 26 Jul 1904
Date of death: 27 Jul 1904
Disease (transcribed): Appendicitis with a perityphlitic abscess. General septic peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Appendicitis (Appendix); Abscess (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Sepsis (Systemic);
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: 'History. July 22. Pain in R. [Right] iliac fossa: no apparent cause: gradually became severe: patient took to bed. 23. Vomited in the morning: pain continued. 24. B.O. [Bowels?] slightly after medicine, but never again: No vomiting. 25. Swelling discovered in R. [Right] iliac fossa. No morphia. First attack: no other illnesses'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Harvey South, 53, Painter

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 May 1901
Date of death: 8 May 1901
Disease (transcribed): Fractured sternum and ribs. Ruptured liver. Haemorrhage into the peritoneal cavity
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Sternum); Fracture (Ribs); Rupture (Liver); Haemorrhage (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: Not seen by Surgical Registrar
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, trachea, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and brain
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

George Williamson, 18, Clerk

Occupation or role: Clerk
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 1 Jun 1903
Date of death: 2 Jun 1903
Disease (transcribed): Rupture of the jejunum. Necrosis of the mesentery and right peri-renal tissues. Localised peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Intestines); Necrosis (Mesentery); Necrosis (Kidney); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: The patient unsuccessfully tried to escape on a bicycle from a runaway carriage.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, alimentary canal, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, genito-urinary tract
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

William Davis, 52, Distillery man

Occupation or role: Distillery man
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Jun 1903
Date of death: 14 Jun 1903
Disease (transcribed): Cut throat. Aortic aneurysm
Disease (standardised): Wound (Throat); Aneurysm (Aorta)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient was under treatment for cough and pain in the chest. The doctor informed him that he was suffering from consumption of the throat. The patient thereupon picked up a razor and cut his throat.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, thyroid, larynx, trachea, infratracheal glands, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, testes, alimentary tract and brain
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: Suicide

Mary Jane Leach, 68, No occupation

Occupation or role: No occupation
Age: 68
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 14 Jul 1903
Date of death: 14 Jul 1903
Disease (transcribed): Fractures of right humerus, ribs and pelvis. Hernia of stomach and spleen through diaphragm. Ruptures of liver, spleen and supra-renals. Haemothorax. Haemoperitoneum
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Arm); Fracture (Ribs); Fracture (Pelvis); Hernia (Stomach); Hernia (Spleen); Rupture (Liver);Rupture (Spleen) ; Rupture (Adrenal glands) ; Haemothorax (Lung) ; Haemoperitoneum (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: Whilst riding a tricycle, the patient fell in front of a hansom cab, which passed over her chest.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain, pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, bronchus, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and genito-urinary tract
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: Trauma/accident