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Occupation or role: Ladysmaid
Age: 55
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 9 Jan 1895
Date of death: 9 Jan 1895
Disease (transcribed): Stricture of pylorus. Rapid phthisis
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Stomach); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Medical notes: The patient was not seen by the Medical Registrar. She died a few hours after admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, uterus and ovaries
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 4 years 7 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 19 Sep 1896
Date of death: 22 Sep 1896
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: See medical notes
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No post mortem examination
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Milk carrier
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 29 Jun 1894
Date of death: 30 Jun 1894
Disease (transcribed): Sloughing appendix caeci. General peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Sloughing (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard and Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Post mortem examination performed by: Fyffe, William Kington
Medical notes: 'On Sunday June 24th he was seized with sharp pain at the umbilicus he sweated - On the 25th and 26th he was better and did his work - On the 27th the pain returned with redoubled vigour and there was some swelling in the belly - On the 25th he vomited green material - As the pain still persisted he came to the hospital on the 29th'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Publican
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Dec 1880
Date of death: 29 Jan 1881
Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis
Disease (standardised): Liver cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Harper, Gerald Samuel and Myers, Arthur Thomas
Medical notes: 'Father said to have been gouty. No other known family disease. Until 4 years ago patient had always had good health. Was then laid up with bronchitis. About 2 years ago began to feel gnawing pains in hepatic region together with obstinate attacks of constipation […] Had for several years drunk gin to excess. No history of syphilis. Gonorrhoea, more than once'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys

Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Stonemason
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Jan 1903
Date of death: 25 Jan 1903
Disease (transcribed): Pin impacted in oesophagus. Perforation of aorta. Haemorrhage into alimentary canal
Disease (standardised): Foreign body (Oesophagus); Perforation (Aorta); Haemorrhage (Gastrointestinal tract)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Ascherson, William Lawrence
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient attended the out patient department three days before admission, complaining of sharp pain in the region of the ensiform cartilage.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, oesophagus and stomach
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Schoolboy
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Aug 1876
Date of death: 10 Aug 1876
Disease (transcribed): Perforation of appendix vermiform. General peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Perforation (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: A fortnight before admission the patient was seized suddenly with pains in the abdomen.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, abdomen and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Carpenter
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Sep 1903
Date of death: 4 Oct 1903
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of the gall bladder. Secondary growths in the liver and left kidney. General suppurative peritonitis. Oedema of the lungs
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Gall bladder); Cancer (Liver); Cancer (Kidney); Suppuration (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Oedema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Ascherson, William Lawrence
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: The patient was admitted complaining of indigestion, heartburn and pain in the chest and back.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, trachea, bronchi, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and genito-urinary tract
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 1 ½
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 May 1881
Date of death: 11 May 1881
Disease (transcribed): Tuberculosis of the meninges, lungs, spleen, liver and kidneys
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Brain, lungs, spleen, liver, kidneys)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Myers, Arthur Thomas
Medical notes: 'The family history is healthy both on father's & mother's side. The child has been suckled up to admission but has also had lately portions of its parents' food: no habitual cough. Three months ago it began to have whooping cough from which it has only just recovered. About May 1 its appetite completely failed, it became very restless at night and screamed occasionally violently'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain, lungs, spleen, liver, kidneys

Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: General dealer
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 26 Sep 1901
Date of death: 20 Oct 1901
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Hydropneumothorax. Intestinal ulceration
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Hydropneumothorax (Lung); Ulcer (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Fenton, William James
Medical notes: About a year ago a cough commenced which after a month was followed by haemoptysis, at one time profuse.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, testes, urinary tract and alimentary canal
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 1 year 6 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 16 Dec 1895
Date of death: 19 Dec 1895
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria (Tracheotomy)
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx); Tracheotomy (Trachea)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No examination post mortem
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 4
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 25 Nov 1877
Date of death: 27 Nov 1877
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria. Tracheotomy
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx); Operation (Trachea)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had been growing weaker and suffering from a slight cough and wasting. Dyspnoea and hoarse breathing commenced and the cough became severe and hacking.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, air passages, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 2 4/12
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 16 Aug 1897
Date of death: 17 Aug 1897
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: 'Vide medical notes'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'No examination post mortem'

Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Baker
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Dec 1877
Date of death: 19 Dec 1877
Disease (transcribed): Tubercles. Pleurisy. Granular kidney
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Pleurisy (Pleura); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with a severe cough, dyspnoea, much pain in the chest, blood streaked expectoration and headaches.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Needlewoman
Age: 49
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 4 Feb 1880
Date of death: 11 Feb 1880
Disease (transcribed): Mitral stenosis. Dropsy. Embolism of lungs. Nutmegged and cirrhosed liver
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Oedema (Leg); Embolism (Lung); Nutmeg (Liver); Cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: Five years ago she commenced to have attacks of fainting. She had had a cough for a few weeks, and on the day of admission there was swelling of the legs.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Respiratory organs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Married
Gender: Female
Age: 45
Date of admission: 20 Mar 1878
Date of death: 20 Mar 1878
Disease (transcribed): Adhesions and twisting of the bowel ulceration, perforation. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Intestines); Ulcer (Intestines); Perforation (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen);
Admitting doctor: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Ten days before admn [admission], attacked suddenly with pain across the abdomen below the umbilicus, which had remained, and on the whole greatly increased, though varying from time to time. Vomiting commenced almost immediately, and continued. For 3 days before admn [admission] the ejected matters were yellow and smelt 'like a watercloset'. The bowels were mored only with enemata'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, peritoneum, kidneys, uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Housemaid
Age: 44
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Dec 1876
Date of death: 29 Dec 1876
Disease (transcribed): Cancer of mesenteric glands and liver
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Mesentery); Cancer (Lymph nodes); Cancer (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: The history of the present illness comprised severe pain in the back and sides of the chest during three months, with frequent vomiting, anorexia and obvious fullness of the upper part of the abdomen for three.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and mesenteric glands
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Servant
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Date of admission: 27 Dec 1898
Date of death: 18 Jan 1899
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma pylori etc
Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Stomach, intestines);
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Powell, Llewellyn
Post mortem examination performed by: Lazarus-Barlow, Walter Sydney
Medical notes: 'This patient, a single woman, had never been very strong but did not remember any particular illness. She had not been feeling well for 3 months and for the last 6 weeks had been suffering indigestion, pains across the front of the stomach and vomiting at times. She had taken no solid food for a fortnight, had been getting thinner and had noticed her legs were swollen 3 weeks before admission. She had only given up work for 2 days. Her menstruation had been very irregular occurring every 6 or 8 weeks and lasting only 2 days'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 60
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Jan 1880
Date of death: 30 Mar 1880
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma; scirrhous of uterus and pancreas. Encephaloid of subcutaneous and subserous glands, and of the brain. Melanotic of the brain
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Uterus); Cancer (Pancreas); Cancer (Lymph nodes); Cancer (Brain); Melanoma (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: This patient was admitted originally in June 1879 for a small mushroom shaped growth on the back.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tumours and morbid growths, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, generative organs and brain
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: General servant
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 19 Apr 1880
Date of death: 25 Apr 1880
Disease (transcribed): Membranous disease of the pharynx, fauces and (?) air passages
Disease (standardised): Disease (Pharynx); Disease (Respiratory tract)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: It was gathered that the patient was quite well until the morning of the 14th April when she was unable to get up, having been taken ill in the night.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Air passages, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Child of] Greengrocer
Age: 8 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 3 Aug 1901
Date of death: 6 Aug 1901
Disease (transcribed): Intussusception. Operation
Disease (standardised): Intussusception (Intestines); Operation (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The child was not seen by the Medical Registrar. It was operated upon for intussusception but never recovered.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No autopsy
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Needlewoman
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 26 Nov 1877
Date of death: 18 Dec 1877
Disease (transcribed): Tubercles of lung, larynx, intestine
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Larynx); Tuberculosis (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was suffering from an increasing cough with pain in the chest, hoarseness of voice, sore throat, dysphagia, dyspnoea, expectoration and loss of flesh.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, bronchi, larynx, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, brain and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 51
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Aug 1899
Date of death: 21 Aug 1900
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis and cirrhosis of liver
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Dickson, T.W.
Post mortem examination performed by: Grunbaum, Otto Fritz Frankau
Medical notes: This patient was an inmate of the hospital for over a year at the time of her admission. She was judged to be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, valves, vessels, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and joints
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Servant
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Aug 1902
Date of death: 27 Aug 1902
Disease (transcribed): Growth in tail of pancreas. Mediastinal tumour involving right lung. Secondary growths in liver, abdominal glands and supraclavicular gland
Disease (standardised): Tumour (Pancreas); Tumour (Mediastinum); Tumour (Lung); Tumour (Liver); Tumour (Abdomen); Tumour (Lymph nodes)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Pearson, Sidney Vere
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: Advancing anaemia had been present from about November 1901, with some shortness of breath on exertion.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, bladder, alimentary tract, stomach and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 4
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 5 Oct 1876
Date of death: 5 Oct 1876
Disease (transcribed): Post pharyngeal abscess
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Pharynx)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: Nine days before admission the child complained of drowsiness. After a sleep of several hours she awoke, suffering from sore throat with dysphagia and some dyspnoea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Trachea, oesophagus, larynx, heart, kidneys, spleen and glands of abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Kitchen Maid
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 15 Oct 1877
Date of death: 27 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Typhoid Fever. Haemorrhage
Disease (standardised): Typhoid Fever (Systemic); Haemorrhage (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The attack began with aching of the legs and loss of appetite, pain in the right side of head with giddiness and vomiting.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, brain and uterus
Type of incident: n/a