Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/320
Title
Case notes, 1881-1883, for surgical patients under the care of Henry Smith, Assistant Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1881 Feb - 1883 Jul (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 a case of 'chimney-sweep's cancer', an instance of self-catheterisation using a straw by a patient with problems passing urine (p. 245), burns, abscesses, fractures, varicose veins and haemorrhoids. Patient information comprises name, age, occupation, reason and dates of admission and discharge. Indexed by patient name and disease. 1 volume