Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/91
Title
Case notes, 1861-1863, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1861 Oct - 1863 Oct (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, notably including cases resection of tumours, repair of injuries to limbs, orthopaedic diseases, lithotomy (removal of a calculus or stone from the urinary system) and abscesses. Patient descriptions usually 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 and discharge, disease and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile