Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/73
Title
Case notes, 1849-1850, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1849 Jan - 1850 Jan (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical in-patient case notes compiled on behalf of William Fergusson, Professor of Surgery, King's College London, and Surgeon to the Hospital, notably including treatment of ulceration and lithotomy (removal of a calculus or stone from the urinary system), and several examples of the surgical treatment of cancers, including of the eye, neck, and breast. Patient descriptions often include name, age, place of origin and current abode, occupation and health history. Indexed in chronological order with names of patients, disease and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile