Item 52 - George Rivers, 25, [Occupation not stated]

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 17 Feb 1858
Date of death: 28 Feb 1858
Disease (transcribed): Diffuse inflammation of the femur. Diseased kidneys. Old fracture of thigh, abscess
Disease (standardised): Inflammation (Thigh); Disease (Kidneys); Fracture (Thigh); Abscess (Thigh)
Admitted under the care of: Hawkins, Caesar Henry
Medical examination performed by: Holmes, Timothy
Post mortem examination performed by: Hart, Ernest Abraham
Medical notes: 'Twelve years since he had fractured his thigh bone through the lower third and on the right side. Subsequent necrosis occurred at the site of fracture [and] an abscess formed, and dead bone removed through the aperture of discharge. He had continued to enjoy tolerably good health until lately. Two months before admission an abscess formed again at the former site’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, larynx, pharynx, abdomen

Type of incident: Trauma / accident