Item 167 - Ellen Russell, 56, Widow

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406 PM/1877/167

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Ellen Russell, 56, Widow

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  • 26 May 1877-3 Jun 1877 (Creation)

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Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 26 May 1877
Date of death: 3 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Constriction of the descending colon by a fibrous band. Right and left colotomy. Large ovarian tumour.
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Intestines); Operation (Intestines); Tumour (Ovary)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was transferred from Dr Barclay. For 18 months she had suffered from constipation and vomiting, and shortly after commencement of these symptoms had noticed a small lump in the abdomen near the navel.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, brain, utereus, ovaries, intestine and bowel
Type of incident: n/a

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The case continues on PM/1877/159

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No in Register of 1877: 593

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