Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/319
Title
Case notes, 1880-1883, for surgical patients under the care of Henry Smith, Assistant Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1880 Jun - 1883 Sep (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical case notes of patients under the care of Henry Smith, Assistant Surgeon, King's College Hospital, notably including an instance of cancer of the colon treated with a colostomy, epithelioma, senile gangrene, fibrous ankylostomiasis (hookworm), cleft palate and phimosis (contraction of the foreskin). Patient information typically comprises name, age, occupation, reason and dates of admission and discharge. Indexed by patient name and disease. 1 volume