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Annual Report of the
School Aural Surgeon
Mr. J. S. HOGG, F.R.C.S.
For the Year ending 31st December, 1933.
To the Chairman and the Members of the
Enfield Education Committee.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to submit my report on the work done in the Aural
Department tor the year ended 31st December, 1933. During the
year we have dealt with 266 cases, of which 186 were new, an
increase of 71 over the year 1932. The total number of attendances
was 821. Of these 148 have been discharged cured, and there are
18 cases of a recurrent nature who require occasional attention.
Forty-two children are still under treatment, ten have refused
treatment and in two cases treatment was sought elsewhere either
privately or in hospital.
Eight cases have been recommended for the removal of tonsils
and adenoids, of which one has refused the operation.
Seven cases have been referred to hospital for Myringotomy;
five of these did well and are cured. In two cases Mastoid operations
were performed resulting in a dry ear with good hearing in
one case, and great improvement in the other.
One case of chronic aural suppuration was admitted to the
Throat Hospital, Golden Square, under my care for a practical
mastoid operation. He has subsequently been discharged and is
now attending the clinic again for after-treatment.
Furthermore, during the past year 20 infants, totalling 49
attendances have been referred to the Aural Clinic from the
Welfare Centre. Of these only one remains under treatment.
I should once more like to express my thanks to the nursing
staff of the Southbury Road and other clinics for their help and
co-operation during the past year.
A detailed list of cases is appended.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. C. HOGG.
School A ural Surgeon.