- 406 PM/1889/33
- Item
- 24 Dec 1888-20 Jan 1889
Occupation or role: Carman
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Dec 1888
Date of death: 20 Jan 1889
Disease (transcribed): Aneurism of transverse portion of the arch of aorta rupturing into the trachea
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Aorta); Rupture (Trachea)
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Post mortem examination performed by: Penrose, Francis George
Medical notes: He had syphilis thirteen years before his admission. He drank about three pints of beer a day and took spirits occasionally. About ten months before admission he began to suffer from pain in his chest and down his left arm.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a