A further statement of the case of Elizabeth Thompson : upon whom the Caesarean operation was performed in the Manchester Lying-In Hospital : in addition to that published by Mr. Wood, in the Memoirs of the Medical Society of London, vol. 5th / By Charles White, and Richard Hall, ... and George Tomlinson, and John Thorp.

  • White, Charles, 1728-1813.
Date:
1799
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Credit: A further statement of the case of Elizabeth Thompson : upon whom the Caesarean operation was performed in the Manchester Lying-In Hospital : in addition to that published by Mr. Wood, in the Memoirs of the Medical Society of London, vol. 5th / By Charles White, and Richard Hall, ... and George Tomlinson, and John Thorp. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Many Women’s lives have been saved by the Crotchet in distorted Pelves; but there are some cases, where it cannot possibly be used; six having occurred in this town, within our knowledge, in which the delivery could not be accomplished by means of this Instru- ment, and the Cmsarean Operation, not being had recourse to, all the mothers, and children perished. Note [a) Mr. Ogden’s Letter. Charles WhitCy Esq. King-streety Manchester. ** Dear Sir, Though I am not acquainted with all the rules of the Lying-in Hospital, yet, I trust, I am acting in conformity with their spirit, in sending the poor woman, who is the object of this address, to the Charity in question. I have no doubt you will receive her with chearfulness; and tlio’ Lam afraid, there will be much, both of difficulty and danger in the case, yet it will be some consolation to me, to reflect, that every possible care will be taken of the poor patient. Living as she does, at a distance from all obstetrical assistance, it would be impossible, under all the circumstances of the case, to render her all the necessary aid and accommodation, at home. Humanitjq therefore requires me to act as I am doing. Permit me Turther to request, that, should the Ccesarean Section be deemed expedient, in the present case, you will inform me of it, in order, that, I may be present at the operation. With becoming Respect, I remain, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant, Jshtony 2Mh Juncy 1799. JAMES OGDEN,’^ Mr. White’s Answer. Mr.- O^deny Surgeouy Ashton-urder-.Line. “Dear Sir, Immediately upon the receipt of your letter, yesterday, I sent it down to the Lying-in Elospital; and along with it, a recommendation for the poor woman ; but she was not then arrived, and I was obliged to go out of town; but Mr. Wood, under whose care she fell,finding the case a very deplorable one,called a consultation,and a special messenger was dis- patched after me,.to request my attendance. When I arrived, betwixt eight and nine o’clock, I found Messrs.. Hall, Tomlinson, Wood and Thorp; we were all unanimous, that no relief could be obtained for the poor woman, except by the Ctesarean Operation, which she consented to with- out the least hesitation, and it was performed by Mr. Wood, without any accident or disappoint- ment. The child is alive and hearty, and was christened this morning by the name of Julius^ Caesar. The poor woman has had a very good night, and is as well in every respect as can pos- sibly be expected. She bore the operation without a complaint, and says it was a much easier labour than her former one. It gave us all great concern, that, we had not time to send for you; but the lateness of the; hour, when the consultation took place, and the great consequence it might be of to the poor woman, to have delayed the operation, we hope will be a sufficient apology for not requesting your attendance, but, we shall be extremely happy, if you will have the goodness to attend our > consultation at the Hospital to-morrow morning at a quarter before seven o’clock. Manchestery I am yours most sincerely, June 25thy 1799. C.^WHITE.’^, Mr, Ogden attended the consultation at the time appointed.