Showing 767 results

Archival description
Bennett, William Henry
Print preview View:

745 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects

St George's Hospital Reports, Vol. IX

CONTENTS
I. Report of the Medical Registrar, Dr. OWEN, for 1877
II. Report of the Medical Registrar, Dr. OWEN, for 1878.
III. Report of the Surgical Registrar, Mr. W. H. BENNETT, for 1877
IV. Report of the Surgical Registrar, Mr. W. H. BENNETT, for 1878
V. Report of the Post-mortem Department for 1877, by Dr. EWART
VI. Report of the Obstetrical Department for 1877, by Mr. G. S. HARPER
VII. Report of the Obstetrical Department for 1878, by Dr. H. BLAKE
VIII. Report of the Ophthalmic Department for 1877, by. Mr. MCHARDY
IX. Report of the Ophthalmic Department for 1878, by Mr. MCHARDY
X. Report of the Out-patients' Ophthalmic Department for 1878, by Mr. MCHARDY
XI. Notes from the Department for the Treatment of Diseases of the Throat for 1877 and 1878, by Dr. WHIPHAM
XII. Report of the Orthopaedic Department, by Mr. HAWARD .
XIII. Report of the Aural Department for 1877 and 1878, by Mr. DALBY
XIV. Report of the Dental Department for 1877 by Mr. C. WINTERBOTTOM
XV. Report of the Dental Department for 1878, by Mr. A. WINTERBOTTOM
XVI. On the Treatment of Gout by Salicylic Acid, by Dr. BARCLAY
XVII. On the Results of the Treatment of Compound Fracture of the Leg in this Hospital, with special reference to Lister's Antiseptic Method, by Mr. HOLMES
XVIII. Clinical Lecture on a Case of Enchondromatous Tumour of the Brain, by Mr. Pick
XIX. Abstract of a Case of Diabetes, illustrating the Effects of Remedies, by Dr. CAVAFY and Mr. BERTOLACCI
XX. Report on the Cases of Tetanus, by Mr. E. C. STIRLING
XXI. Some Cases of Mitral Disease without Murmur, by Dr. WATNEY
XXII. Observations on Outbreaks of Diphtheria in Rural Districts, by Dr. WILLIAM OGLE
XXIII. On a Novel Method of reducing Dislocation of the Shoulder, by Mr. J. JONES
XXIV. Notes on some forms of Intestinal Obstructions, by Dr. E L. Fox .
XXV. On Ichthyosis, by Mr. G. GASKOIN
XXVI. On Chrysophanic Acid, by Mr. WYNDHAM COTTLE .
XXVII. On Warty Growths, by Mr. WYNDHAM COTTLE
XXVIII. On the Opening and Drainage of Joints, by Mr. J. H. MORGAN
XXIX. History of an Illness, by Mr. S. WILSON HOPE
XXX. Case of Tympanic Abscess, by Dr. E. C. BABER
XXXI. Exophthalmic Goître, by Dr. W. B. CHEADLE

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Charts of Analyses of the Urine in a Case of Diabetes
Warty Growths
Membrana Tympani in Case of Tympanic Abscess
Microscopic Appearances of Medulla in Exophthalmic Goître

James Young, 54, Coachman

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jan 1877
Date of death: 22 Feb 1877
Disease (transcribed): Excision of ankle. Pyaemia.
Disease (standardised): Excision (Ankle); Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient had been in St George's Hospital on a previous occasion with some inflammation about the right ankle.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, skull, meninges and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Robert Kirkland, 63, Stableman

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Jun 1877
Date of death: 23 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Pneumothorax. General emphysema. Depressed fracture of skull.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Pneumothorax (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Patient was found lying in a stable, half conscious, with a horse standing over him.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, ribs, sternum, pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Henry Westlake, 38, Waiter

Occupation or role: Waiter
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 27 Jun 1877
Date of death: 30 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Injury to ankle. Delirium Tremens. Cerebral and pulmonary congestion. Granular kidney. Fatty heart.
Disease (standardised): Injury (Ankle); Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Brain); Congestion (Brain); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Congestion (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: On the day before admission the patient was kicked by another man on the right ankle.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, brain and spinal cord
Type of incident: Homicide/murder

Susan Davis, 76, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 76
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 27 Mar 1877
Date of death: 30 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Inguinal hernia, operated. Emphysema. Fatty heart. Granular kidney. Cerebral softening.
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Emphysema (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney); Softening (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had had a rupture on both sides for ten years, the one on the left side always partially reducible, that on the right side completely so. Four hours before admission, the rupture on the left side became suddenly longer and very painful. In three hours vomiting set in.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, hernia and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Timothy Sheffield, 66, Carpenter

Occupation or role: Carpenter
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 May 1877
Date of death: 7 July 1877
Disease (transcribed): Pyaemia
Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Three years ago the patient first noticed difficulty in passing water, frequent micturition and occasional passage of blood in the urine.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, urethra and right thigh
Type of incident: n/a

Edward Harold, 13, Schoolboy

Occupation or role: Schoolboy
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 21 Mar 1877
Date of death: 8 July 1877
Disease (transcribed): Hip Disease. Cerebral congestion and meningeal thromboses. Chronic tubular nephritis. Amyloid spleen.
Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Congestion (Brain); Thrombosis (Meninges); Nephritis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Spleen)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had suffered from abscesses about the left hip since three years of age and since that time always walked lame. A fortnight before admission the patient slipped and fell down, having stepped on some orange peel which caused the abscesses to discharge profusely.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and cord
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Thomas Collier, 42, Valet

Occupation or role: Valet
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 27 July 1877
Date of death: 30 July 1877
Disease (transcribed): Gun short wound of the lung
Disease (standardised): Wound (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient placed the muzzle of a rook rifle over his heart and shot himself.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain
Type of incident: Suicide

Catherine Fitzgerald, 64, Hawker

Occupation or role: Hawker
Age: 64
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Oct 1877
Date of death: 2 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull. Laceration of brain
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was found by a policeman lying on the pavement apparently drunk and was taken to the police station before being admitted to the hospital the following morning.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, skull, brain and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Sibley, 4, [No occupation]

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 4
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 26 Sep 1877
Date of death: 8 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Tetanus, the result of a cutaneous burn.
Disease (standardised): Tetanus (Systemic); Burn (Skin)
Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This child was found with its clothes on fire. The upper extremities, shoulders, neck and lower part of face were burned.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, brain and spinal cord
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Charles Bailey, 26, Coachman

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 Oct 1877
Date of death: 9 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient died before having been seen by the Registrar.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, brain and skull
Type of incident: n/a

Joseph Lockyer, 15, Plumber's apprentice

Occupation or role: Plumber's apprentice
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Oct 1877
Date of death: 31 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient is stated to have fallen from a scaffold 55 feet high.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, lumbar region, brain and fractures
Type of incident: n/a

Benjamin Ditton , 80, Grocer

Occupation or role: Grocer
Age: 80
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 29 Jun 1877
Date of death: 21 Nov 1877
Disease (transcribed): Atheroma. Gangrene
Disease (standardised): Gangrene (Foot); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries)
Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Three weeks before admission his toe nail made a small wound on the middle toe of the right foot. The toe became red and painful and soon black at the extremity. The back of the foot then became red and a little swollen.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and arteries
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Arthur Simpson, 63, Jeweller

Occupation or role: Jeweller
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Dec 1877
Date of death: 12 Dec 1877
Disease (transcribed): Gunshot fracture of skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was found lying insensible on the ground, a five chamber revolver, one chamber having been recently discharged, lying by his side eleven hours before admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Suicide?

Jessie Hermann, 57, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Gender: Female
Age: 57
Date of admission: 8 Jan 1878
Date of death: 14 Jan 1878
Disease (transcribed): Ovarian cancer; cancerous stricture of lower bowel. Colotomy
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Ovary); Cancer (Intestines); Constriction (Intestines); Colotomy (Colon);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. In middle of last Aug. [August] was seized with acute pain across abdomen – Pain soon left her but obstinate constipation followed and continued for a fortnight. Bowels then became regular – Since that time has never been 'quite herself'. Five weeks ago again seized with violent pain in abdomen soon followed by severe vomiting. Obstinate constipation followed and abdomen became gradually distended – The sickness has persisted and the pain has occurred at intervals'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, peritoneum, ovarian tumour
Type of incident: n/a

William Hindes, 24, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Date of admission: 26 Jan 1878
Date of death: 28 Jan 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fractured spine
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine);
Admitting doctor: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'Patient died before any notes of his case were taken'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Ribs, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, spine, spinal cord
Type of incident: Trauma/accident?

Michael Duggin, 52, Stone sawyer

Occupation or role: Stone sawyer
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Date of admission: 24 Jan 1878
Date of death: 29 Jan 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull. Intrameningeal haemorrhage. Lobular pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Haemorrhage (Brain, spine); Pneumonia (Lung);
Admitting doctor: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Was run over by a Hansom Cab. Symptoms Jan [January] 24. Insensible – Face pale – Surface cold – Pulse very weak and irregular – Pupils contracted quite inert – Breathing loud and shallow. Lies still – Limbs flaccid. Vomited soon after admission. On Back of right Parietal region an irregular lacerated wound at base of which is exposed bone'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, meninges, brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Thomas Baily, 34, Policeman

Occupation or role: Policeman
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Date of admission: 24 Feb 1878
Date of death: 26 Feb 1878
Disease (transcribed): Traumatic tetanus
Disease (standardised): Tetanus (Central nervous system);
Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Ten days before admission. Patient received a wound from wheel of a carriage on back of Rt. [Right] Hand. Wound seemed to do well, and was not more painful that [sic than] would have expected from the nature of injury– Evening before admission felt some stiffness at back of neck and soft difficulty in opening mouth. Pain and stiffness increased and extended down back – Had not been exposed to wet, or any sudden change of Temperature'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Limbs, abdomen, blood, spinal cord
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Jesse Kemp, 79, Butler

Occupation or role: Butler
Gender: Male
Age: 79
Date of admission: 26 Feb 1878
Date of death: 28 Feb 1878
Disease (transcribed): Inguinal hernia – Operated
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Indeterminate);
Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Rupture on right side for 12 years – Has always worn a truss which usually kept rupture up. Twelve hours before admission had a violent attack of coughing which forced ruptured down. On attempting to do so Patient could not reduce it'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine
Type of incident: n/a

James Mullinger, 56, Stableman

Occupation or role: Stableman
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Date of admission: 28 Feb 1878
Date of death: 8 Mar 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs, pneumonia. Fatty heart, etc
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Patient stated that he had fallen down some days before admission and struck his side – Could give no other information. Symptoms Feb [February] 28. Tremulous – Cyanosed – Sweating – Pulse quick and feeble – Tongue foul – Complained of Pain over middle of 6 and 7 ribs on right side – No fracture detected – Bronchitis throughout both lungs – Urine albuminous'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, stomach, ribs
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Andrew Panton, 65, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Gender: Male
Age: 65
Date of admission: 29 Mar 1878
Date of death: 3 Apr 1878
Disease (transcribed): Old stricture, cystitis; cirrhosis from Biliary obstructions, etc. [?] abscesses in the kidney
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Indeterminate); Cystitis (Bladder); Liver cirrhosis, biliary (Liver); Obstruction (Biliary tract); Abscess (Kidney);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Stricture for many years – For 10 or 12 has been in Habit of passing an instrument – for 4 years, much pain about bladder and urine ill smelling, thick and often bloody – A fortnight before admission passed [?] catheter with difficulty and on withdrawing it found that the point had broken off – for 10 days urine had been dribbling from him. Bladder was aspirated by a Surgeon 2 days before admission'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Liver, gall bladder, pancreas, intestine, spleen, kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Jane Norris, 73, Laundress

Occupation or role: Laundress
Gender: Female
Age: 73
Date of admission: 23 Feb 1878
Date of death: 8 Apr 1878
Disease (transcribed): Ovarian cyst, with bloody contents. Pulmonary oedema
Disease (standardised): Cyst (Ovary); Oedema (Lung);
Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Ruptured for 15 years – Always reducible – No truss – Four days before admission rupture came down and could not be reduced – Sickness soon followed – 5 days since bowel acted – Symptoms. Face flushed and anxious – Pulse quick – Tongue furred and moist – Abdomen distended but not tender'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Glottis, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, abdomen, uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Frances Ellen Brown, 20, Single

Occupation or role: Single
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Date of admission: 4 Feb 1878
Date of death: 25 Apr 1878
Disease (transcribed): Tumour of the parotid region (operation); Pyaemia. Gangrene of the lung. Intracranial tumour
Disease (standardised): Tumour (Face); Operation (Face); Sepsis (Systemic); Gangrene (Lung); Tumour (Head);
Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Nine months ago a hard movable lump appeared appeared [sic] behind angle of jaw (left side). This increased in size and 6 wks [weeks] ago was punctured by a surgeon and a seton passed through. The wound thus made soon began to fungate – An incision was then made and followed by free bleeding – Since that the tumour has been increasing and the tendency to bleed has been very great. Family history. Has been gaining flesh of late'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, wound, abscess, intracranial abscess
Type of incident: n/a

Edward Fothill, 85, Medical man

Occupation or role: Medical man
Gender: Male
Age: 85
Date of admission: 25 Apr 1878
Date of death: 29 Apr 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Knocked down by a Railway Engine. Symptoms 25. Much collapse – Sensible but drowsy. On right side of forehead above eyebrow a small contused wound – Swelling with Emphysema about right orbit – Subconjunctival haemorrhage. Profuse bleeding from nostrils and left ear'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, brain
Type of incident: n/a

Results 1 to 25 of 767