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James Markland, 40, Traveller

Occupation or role: Traveller
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Dec 1922
Date of death: 15 Dec 1922
Disease (transcribed): Perforated diverticulum of sigmoid colon. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Diverticulitis (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Back, Ivor Gordon
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: On the day of admission he woke up with severe abdominal pain, which became worse, and vomiting commenced.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Harris, 54, Public house manager

Occupation or role: Public house manager
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Nov 1922
Date of death: 15 Dec 1922
Disease (transcribed): Portal cirrhosis of the liver. Acute general peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: He had been much troubled with indigestion and flatulence for the past ten years. The abdomen was swollen for the past two years. An umbilical hernia developed about the same time. He had had some bronchitis for two years.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, thymus, tonsils, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, bronchi, bronchial glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, spleen, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, appendix and large intestine
Type of incident: n/a

Winifred James, 10 months, [Child of] Govnt [Government?] training

Occupation or role: [Child of] Govnt [Government?] training
Age: 10 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Dec 1922
Date of death: 15 Dec 1922
Disease (transcribed): General peritonitis. Bronchopneumonia
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Collier, James Stansfield
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: She had lost weight for two months and for ten days had been fretful, constipated and she vomited after all food and drink.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, fauces, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, stomach, small intestines, appendix, colon, mesenteric glands, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and suprarenals
Type of incident: n/a

Dorothy Kenny, 35, [Wife of] Tailor

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Tailor
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 4 Dec 1922
Date of death: 10 Dec 1922
Disease (transcribed): Localised septic peritonitis (ectopic gestation) Acute gastric ulcers
Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pregnancy, ectopic (Abdomen); Ulcer (Stomach)
Admitted under the care of: Smith, George Frederick Darwall
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue and fauces, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, mediastinal glands, peritoneum, stomach, small intestine, colon, retroperitoneal glands, liver, kidneys, bladder, uterus, spleen, pancreas and suprarenals
Type of incident: n/a

Charlotte Melville, 65, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 65
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 1 Dec 1922
Date of death: 2 Dec 1922
Disease (transcribed): Perforated gastric ulcer. General peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Stomach); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Back, Ivor Gordon
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: The patient was admitted moribund and died shortly after admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, stomach, duodenum, oesophagus, liver, kidneys, ureter, bladder, pancreas, spleen and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

John Smith, 55, Carpenter's labourer

Occupation or role: Carpenter's labourer
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Nov 1922
Date of death: 26 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Ascites. Carcinomatosis of the gut
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen); Cancer (Gastrointestinal tract)
Admitted under the care of: Pendlebury, Herbert Stringfellow
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: He had been constipated for three weeks with epigastric pain, and vomiting after food.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No autopsy
Type of incident: n/a

Lilian Crow, 49, [Wife of] Painter

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Painter
Age: 49
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Oct 1922
Date of death: 23 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Mediastinal tumour
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Mediastinum)
Admitted under the care of: Collier, James Stansfield
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: Illness began a month ago with swelling of the left face, followed by swelling of the left arm and neck.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thyroid, mediastinum, pleurae, trachea, bronchi, lungs, pericardium, heart, superior vena cava, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, tubes, ovaries, oesophagus, stomach, intestines and appendix
Type of incident: n/a

Alban Booth, 51, Musician

Occupation or role: Musician
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Aug 1922
Date of death: 21 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Ascites
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Collier, James Stansfield
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: About a year ago he had attacks of shivering and malaise with abdominal distension. Two months ago he had another attack with jaundice. The abdominal distension was now very marked.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No autopsy
Type of incident: n/a

Frank Medrington, 66, Traveler

Occupation or role: Traveler
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Oct 1922
Date of death: 14 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Syphilitic pancreatitis. Obstructive jaundice. Perforation of chronic duodenal ulcer. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Syphilis (Systemic); Pancreatitis (Pancreas); Jaundice (Skin); Ulcer (Duodenum); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Frankau, Claude Howard Stanley
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: For the past seven months urine had been dark and his face jaundiced. The stools ad been loose and pale. He had history of venereal disease many years ago and had lost weight for 20 years.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchial glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, common bile duct, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, stomach, duodenum, small intestines, colon and appendix
Type of incident: n/a

Reginald Keen, 29, Rlwy [Railway] shunter

Occupation or role: Rlwy [Railway] shunter
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Nov 1922
Date of death: 13 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Abdominal injury. Perforation of jejunum. General peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Injury (Abdomen); Perforation (Jejunum); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: English, T. Crisp
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: The patient sustained an abdominal injury while playing football.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain and membranes, tongue, fauces, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, kidneys, suprarenals, pancreas, prostate and bladder
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Ellen Hill, 52, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 52
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Sep 1922
Date of death: 7 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Fibroids and carcinoma of cervix uteri. Carcinomatous infiltration of pelvic walls. Abscess formation. Commencing hydronephrosis. Purulent pericarditis. Toxaemia
Disease (standardised): Leiomyoma (Uterus); Cancer (Uterus); Cancer (Pelvis); Abscess (Pelvis); Hydronephrosis (Kidney); Suppuration (Heart); Pericarditis (Heart); Toxaemia (Blood)
Admitted under the care of: Collier, James Stansfield
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: For six months she had noticed loss of weight and appetite and constipation. Periods ceased five years ago, and she had had no discharge since.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, pulmonary artery, bronchial glands, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, ovaries and tubes, uterus, spleen, stomach, intestines, appendix, caecum, appendix, colon and lumbar vertebrae
Type of incident: n/a

Alice Noyes, 56, Manageress

Occupation or role: Manageress
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Oct 1922
Date of death: 2 Nov 1922
Disease (transcribed): Chronic peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Fedden, Walter Fedde
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: The patient had been ill about two months with gradually increasing constipation and gradual swelling of the abdomen.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, fauces, tonsils, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, stomach, intestines, appendix, colon, retroperitoneal glands, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, bladder, vagina and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Eli Lane, 43, Engine driver

Occupation or role: Engine driver
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Oct 1922
Date of death: 29 Oct 1922
Disease (transcribed): Perforated duodenal ulcer. Subphrenic abscess. General peritonitis. Toxaemia
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Duodenum); Abscess (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Toxaemia (Blood)
Admitted under the care of: Pendlebury, Herbert Stringfellow
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: He was admitted with obscure history of an acute attack of abdominal pain lasting three to four hours a month ago. The patient had indigestion every day since then and ten days ago had a violent attack which lasted all night.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, pulmonary artery, bronchial glands, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, stomach, duodenum, colon and appendix
Type of incident: n/a

Frederick Hudson, 46, Plumber

Occupation or role: Plumber
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Oct 1922
Date of death: 18 Oct 1922
Disease (transcribed): Duodenal ulcer. Gastro-enterostomy. Rupture of blood vessel in base of ulcer. Haemorrhage
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Duodenum); Gastroenterostomy (Stomach); Rupture (Blood vessels); Haemorrhage (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Frankau, Claude Howard Stanley
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: In 1921 Mr Frankau operated on this patient for a perforated duodenal ulcer. For four months subsequently the patient was free from pain. He then suffered again from indigestion and pain about two hours after food, and also at night.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aort, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, stomach and duodenum
Type of incident: n/a

James Robertson, 29, Butler

Occupation or role: Butler
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Oct 1922
Date of death: 12 Oct 1922
Disease (transcribed): Perforated duodenal ulcer. General peritonitis. Paralytic ileus
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Duodenum); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Paralysis (Ileus)
Admitted under the care of: Back, Ivor Gordon
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: He had history of sudden onset of acute abdominal pain at 2am on the day of admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pulmonary artery, bronchial glands, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, spleen, stomach, duodenum, small intestines, appendix and colon
Type of incident: n/a

James Moody White, 20, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Oct 1922
Date of death: 17 Oct 1922
Disease (transcribed): Acute general peritonitis. Two intestinal perforations
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Perforation (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Pendlebury, Herbert Stringfellow
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Steeler, [?]
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with acute appendicitis. Mr Frankau operated and removed a retrocaecal appendix.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thymus, tongue, tonsils, thyroid, pericardium, heart, vessels, abdominal cavity, liver, gall bladder, spleen, kidneys, ureters, bladder, alimentary canal, rectum and prostate
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Hews, 37, Housemaid

Occupation or role: Housemaid
Age: 37
Gender: Female
Date of admission: n/a
Date of death: 3 Oct 1922
Disease (transcribed): General peritonitis. Myocarditis
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Myocarditis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pendlebury, Herbert Stringfellow
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with pains in the stomach. The first attack was in July with vomiting. She had a similar attack two weeks ago.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, stomach, small intestine, caecum, colon, liver, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, bladder, spleen and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Fred Young, 62, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Sep 1922
Date of death: 30 Sep 1922
Disease (transcribed): Old peritoneal adhesions. Acute purulent peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Adhesions (Abdomen); Suppuration (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: For about a year he had had pain in the left epigastrium coming in the morning and evening but having no relation to food. There was no vomiting, bowels costive. He had been an Inpatient twice this year for the same complaint.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, bronchi, glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, spleen, stomach, small intestine, colon and appendix
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Brooks, 59, Licensed victualler

Occupation or role: Licensed victualler
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Aug 1922
Date of death: 25 Sep 1922
Disease (transcribed): Uraemia. Hydropericardium. Hydroperitoneum
Disease (standardised): Uraemia (Kidney); Hydropericardium (Heart); Hydroperitoneum (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: The illness began last March with shortness of breath and oedema of the hands and feet. He had been treated as a heart case at University College Hospital. A few weeks ago he had a cerebral attack with more or less loss of consciousness, which was succeeded by partial blindness, perception of light being retained.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, bronchial glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, splenic artery, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, stomach, small intestine, appendix and colon
Type of incident: n/a

Joseph Rycroft, 18, Stableman

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Sep 1922
Date of death: 11 Sep 1922
Disease (transcribed): Intestinal obstruction caused by the constriction of a fibrous band, the result of previous peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Back, Ivor Gordon
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with an acute abdomen for 36 hours. He had vomiting and pain in the region of the umbilicus.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, pulmonary artery, bronchial glands, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, appendix, caecum, large intestines and mesenteric glands
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Erwood, 56, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Jul 1922
Date of death: 7 Aug 1922
Disease (transcribed): Ascites. Cirrhosis of the liver
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen); Cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Medical examination performed by: Tross, W.L.[?]
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: About Christmas 1921 he noticed that his ankles used to swell, and at Easter that he was getting stouter. He had taken a good quantity of alcohol at times.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No autopsy
Type of incident: n/a

Albert Parris, 65?, Foreman counterman

Occupation or role: Foreman counterman
Age: 65?
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Jun 1922
Date of death: 21 Jul 1922
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of pancreas with secondary growths in liver and abdomen, lymph glands. Obstruction of common and hepatic ducts. Jaundice. Ascites. Coronary degeneration
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Pancreas); Cancer (Liver); Cancer (Abdomen); Cancer (Lymph nodes); Obstruction (Bile ducts); Jaundice (Skin);Ascites (Abdomen) ; Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Frankau, Claude Howard Stanley
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: He was admitted with history of jaundice of one month duration. At first there was continuous severe abdominal pain lasting fourteen days. For the preceding ten days pain had disappeared, but jaundice had increased.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, bronchial glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, glands, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, pancreas, stomach, duodenum, small and large intestines and appendix
Type of incident: n/a

Ethel Trickey, 26, Kitchen maid

Occupation or role: Kitchen maid
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 19 Jul 1922
Date of death: 20 Jul 1922
Disease (transcribed): Tuberculous salpingitis. Old tuberculous peritonitis. Healed tubercles in lungs, bronchial and mesenteric glands. Fracture of spine and multiple bruising
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Fallopian tubes); Salpingitis (Fallopian tubes); Tuberculosis (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Fracture (Spine); Bruising (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Pendlebury, Herbert Stringfellow
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain and membranes, skull, tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, bronchial glands, pulmonary artery, posterior mediastinum, pericardium, heart, coronary vessels, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, spleen, stomach, small and large intestines, appendix, mesentery, uterus, tubes, vagina and spine
Type of incident: n/a

Peter Marguet, 19, Waiter

Occupation or role: Waiter
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 May 1922
Date of death: 10 Jul 1922
Disease (transcribed): Appendicitis (operated on). Retro-hepatic abscesses. Abscess of thoracic wall. Right pleural effusion. Collapse of right lung. Septicaemia
Disease (standardised): Appendicitis (Appendix); Operation (Appendix); Abscess (Liver); Abscess (Thorax); Effusion (Pleura); Atelectasis (Lung); Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Fedden, Walter Fedde
Medical examination performed by: Pidcock, Bertram Henzell
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with acute appendicitis. Mr Frankau removed a gangrenous appendix, which was retro caecal and adherent to the posterior abdominal wall.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleural cavities, lungs, bronchi, bronchial glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals, ureters, bladder, prostate, spleen, stomach, intestines and appendix
Type of incident: n/a

Ernest Scates, 40, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Jun 1922
Date of death: 30 Jun 1922
Disease (transcribed): Intestinal obstruction, adhesive band. Peritonitis. Hypostatic pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: English, T. Crisp
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Schuster, Norah Henriette
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Larynx, trachea, tongue, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, stomach, small intestines, caecum, colon, liver, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, prostate, suprarenals and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

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