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Croydon 1939

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Gynaecological.
Examination under Anaesthetic 54
Total Hysterectomy 10
Sub-total Hysterectomy 20
Salpingo-cophorectomy 1
Dilation and Curetage 92
Salpingectomy 4
Incision of Breast Abscess 3
Excision of Bartholin's Cyst 1
Insertion of Ring Pessary 2
Colpo-perineorrhaphy 16
Cauterization of Cervix 22
Amputation of Cervix 4
Baldy Webster Operation 8
Myomectomy 1
Removal of Cervical Polypi 5
For Imperforate Anus 1
Ant. Colporrhaphy 2
Modified Gilliams Operation 1
Biopsy 1
Fothergill's Operation 1
Colpotomy 2
For Sterilization 1
Insertion of Laminaria Tents 3
For Uterine Lavage 1
Trachelorrhaphy 2
Repair of Recto-vaginal Fistula 1
Removal of Urethral Caruncle 1
Hymenectomy 1
261
Obstetrical.
Hysterotomy 16
Caesarean Section 41
Evacuation of Uterus and Glycerin Pack 125
Induction of Labour 2
For retained products 1
Cevical Swab and Smear 5
Rupture of Membranes 4
Repair of torn perineum 1
Repair of 3rd degree tear 1
Miscellaneous. 196
Exploration of swelling under chin 1
Aspiration of right breast 1
Removal Sebaceous Cyst of R. pinna 1
Excision of glands 4
Blood transfusion 29
Incisions (Abscessos etc) 119
Cleansing of Scalds and Burns 2
Amputation of breast 3
Suture of wounds 20
Thiersch Skin Graft 5
Excision of Wounds 3
Removal of foreign body 3
Iridectomy 1
Lumbar Puncture 71
Aspiration of chest 117
Paracentesis 42
Pyelogran 6
Exploration of chest 1
Venesection 28
Suture of Tætdon