Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/86
Title
Case notes, 1858-1859, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1858 May - 1859 Sept (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical in-patient case notes compiled by, among others, House Surgeon William Liddon, on behalf of William Fergusson, Professor of Surgery, King's College London, notably including descriptions of tumours of the shoulder and cysts, orthopaedic failure and lithotomy (removal of a calculus or stone from the urinary system). Patient descriptions often include name, age, place of origin and current abode, occupation and health history. Indexed in alphabetical order, with names of patients, age, dates of admission, disease and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile