Item KH/CN/3/1 - Case notes, 1828-1837, possibly of William Fergusson, Edinburgh Royal Dispensary and Infirmary

Possibly a case notes book of William Fergusson whilst a surgeon to the Edinburgh Royal Dispensary (1831-1836) and surgeon to the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh (1836-1840). The Royal Dispensary is mentioned and the locations of patients appear to be Scottish towns. Cases of medical disorders and procedures include mamma cancer, axillary's aneurysm (detailed description of operation), dissection of an enlarged thyroid body (detailed description of operation), hare lip, sew septum to the nose, hydrocele of spermatic chord, super prostate anus (detailed description of operation), strangulated inguinal hernia (detailed description of operation), dislocation of the elbow, amputation of thigh, fracture of neck of scapulae, amputation of arm, lithotrities instrument (detailed description of the operation and letter to the editor of the Lancet concerning the procedure), head injury, lower jaw tumour, tie to the subclavian artery, aneurysm in the great toe, lateral curvation of spine, tracheotomy and breast cancer. Cases in date order, giving patient name, location, and the names of assisting doctors and surgeons. 1 bound volume