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Occupation or role: Cab driver
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Aug 1865
Date of death: 15 Aug 1865
Disease (transcribed): Rupture of duodenum
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Duodenum)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This man was admitted having been kicked eight hours previously in the belly by a horse.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest and abdomen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Jun 1865
Date of death: 13 Jul 1865
Disease (transcribed): Cancer of pharynx (epithelial). Encephaloid tumour of neck
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Pharynx); Tumour (Neck)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This man was admitted with a hard lobulated mass, evidently of malignant disease, on the right side of the neck.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tumour, lungs and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Footman
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 19 Apr 1865
Date of death: 20 May 1865
Disease (transcribed): Tubercular disease (?) of rectum. Perforation. Abscess in groin in consequence. Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Rectum); Perforation (Rectum); Abscess (Groin); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This man was admitted with a diffused swelling extending from the pouparts ligament almost to the last rib in the left iliac region.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 49
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Apr 1865
Date of death: 23 Apr 1865
Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus of rectum. Artificial anus
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Rectum); Artifical (Anal canal)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This patient was seized with sickness. Previous to this she had been quite well, except for bilious attacks and his bowels had not acted for three days.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Belly, chest and abdominal viscera
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 55
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 25 Mar 1865
Date of death: 26 Mar 1865
Disease (transcribed): Femoral hernia. Artificial anus
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Artificial (Anal canal)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This patient had been ruptured for thirteen years, for which she had sometimes worn a truss.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Hernia, chest and abdominal viscera
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Cabman
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Oct 1879
Date of death: 11 Oct 1879
Disease (transcribed): Ruptured liver. External haemorrhage
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Liver); Haemorrhage (Indeterminate)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was dead when he was brought to the Hospital. There are therefore no notes of this case.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and peritoneum
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 7 Jul 1879
Date of death: 11 Jul 1879
Disease (transcribed): Intestinal obstruction from an ovarian tumour. Peritonitis. Ovariotomy
Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Intestines); Tumour (Ovary); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Ovariotomy (Ovary)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was perfectly well in the morning of July 4th. Then felt sick and ill. Two hours later vomiting came on and recurred several times.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, ovary, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Traveller
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 21 Jun 1879
Date of death: 24 Jun 1879
Disease (transcribed): Cut throat
Disease (standardised): Wound (Throat)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient, who had been ‘out of his mind’ for several weeks, cut his throat with a pair of scissors.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Suicide

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 1 Jan 1879
Date of death: 3 Jan 1879
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Rupture of the spleen and liver
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Rib); Rupture (Spleen); Rupture (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The roof of a shed fell on the patient.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and peritoneum
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Laundress
Age: 63
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 19 Sep 1876
Date of death: 1 Dec 1876
Disease (transcribed): Artificial anus. Strangulated inguinal hernia
Disease (standardised): Colostomy (Anal canal); Hernia (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Morgan, John Hammond
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: She had suffered from hernia for five years and generally wore a truss. On September 16th she felt sudden pain in the right groin and was sick soon after.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, lungs, heart, liver and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Nov 1876
Date of death: 14 Nov 1876
Disease (transcribed): Necrosis of intestine from strangulated hernia
Disease (standardised): Necrosis (Intestine); Hernia (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Morgan, John Hammond
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: She had suffered from hernia for several years but had worn an ill fitting truss. The day before admission this came down and could not be reduced. She became sick at once and continued for some time.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Groin and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 8
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 19 Sep 1876
Date of death: 10 Oct 1876
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of pelvis. Laceration of rectum and inflammation
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Pelvis); Laceration (Rectum); Inflammation (Rectum)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Stirling, Edward Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: This little girl was run over by a two wheeled cart, the wheel passing between the legs over the perineum and pubes.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, rectum, vagina and pelvis
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Married
Gender: Female
Age: 36
Date of admission: 9 Dec 1878
Date of death: 27 Dec 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fissure of anus – Iliac abscess
Disease (standardised): Fissure in ano (Intestines); Abscess (Hip);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
PM performed by: n/a
Medical notes: 'Not reported here'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'Not examined'
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Labourer
Gender: Male
Age: 67
Date of admission: 14 Aug 1878
Date of death: 31 Oct 1878
Disease (transcribed): Malignant stricture of oesophagus
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Oesophagus);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Well till 16 wks [weeks] before admission – At that time discomfort on swallowing solid was noticed. Discomfort increased to actual difficulty until at end of six weeks no solid food could be taken without great pain and difficulty. For 6 wks [weeks] fluids have been swallowed with much difficulty and when taken in small quantities have immediately returned – Never spat blood – No history of cancer or syphilis'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain, intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Lodging house keeper
Gender: Male
Age: 78
Date of admission: 24 Jun 1878
Date of death: 30 Jun 1878
Disease (transcribed): Strangted [Strangulated] inguinal hernia – Operation – Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
PM performed by: n/a
Medical notes: 'Not reported here'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'Not examined'
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Housekeeper
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Date of admission: 28 Apr 1878
Date of death: 12 May 1878
Disease (transcribed): Stricture, perineal section. Sloughing of the wound, Cystitis, etc.
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Perineum); Sloughing (Bladder); Cystitis (Bladder);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Impossible to get any reliable history beyond the statement that on day before admission was seized with retention and sent for a surgeon who drew off a quantity bloody urine'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Late soldier 21st hussars
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Date of admission: 30 Jan 1878
Date of death: 10 May 1878
Disease (transcribed): Epithelioma of the tongue. Marasmus
Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Tongue); Protein-energy malnutrition (Systemic);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. A year ago noticed stiffness about right side of lower jaw – Condition increased and in two months he could not open mouth sufficiently to masticate. In October several stumps were extracted. Soon after this whole cheek began to swell. Three months ago a wound formed over angle[?] of jaw, slowly increased in size and has not healed – Same time much discharge from mouth – Much loss of flesh. No history of cancer in family'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

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

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

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 43
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 23 Apr 1880
Date of death: 7 May 1880
Disease (transcribed): Head wound. (Tetanus). Swelling of the left parotid gland
Disease (standardised): Wound (Head); Tetanus (Systemic); Inflammation (Parotid gland)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: The patient had for a long time led an exceedingly intemperate life. On the day of admission she fell down stairs while drunk, and struck her head against the edge of a step.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, lungs, heart ,liver, spleen and kidneys
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: House keeper
Age: 65
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Sep 1875
Date of death: 8 Nov 1875
Disease (transcribed): Granular kidneys. Slight cirrhosis of liver and cerebral effusion
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Cirrhosis (Liver); Effusion (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, liver, kidneys and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 63
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 30 Mar 1875
Date of death: 11 Apr 1875
Disease (transcribed): Cancer of lungs, liver. Encephaloid
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Lung); Cancer (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Jeweller
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Mar 1875
Date of death: 23 Mar 1875
Disease (transcribed): Cut throat. Suicide
Disease (standardised): Cut (Throat)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: Not reported here
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined
Type of incident: Suicide

Occupation or role: Governess
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 21 Oct 1974
Date of death: 5 Jan 1875
Disease (transcribed): Caries of hip joint. Lardaceous disease
Disease (standardised): Caries (Hip); Amyloidosis (Liver); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Amyloidosis (Kidneys)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Thrupp, James Godfrey
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: Six months before admission she had a pain in the left knee joint which made her walk lame. About two months later an abscess formed on the front of the left thigh.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, organs of generation and joints
Type of incident: n/a