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The abnormal cases are classified as follows:-
Cases requiring forceps delivery...
Transverse presentation
Breech presentation
Persistent occipito-posterior
Face presentation
Eclampsia
Placenta prævia
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Obstructed labour, requiring craniotomy
Premature birth
This department continues to grow larger every year.
SURGICAL DEPARTMENT.
There were 311 operations under general anaesthesia. Among the more important of these were the following:
Hysterectomy.
Ovariotomy
Suprapubic lithotomy
Cholecystostomy
Appendicectomy
Drainage of hepatic abscess
Herniotomy
Excision of breast for carcinoma
Major amputations...
Gastro-jejunostomy
Splenectomy
Relief of Intestinal Obstruction
Drainage of pyo-salpinx
Exploratory laparotomy
EYE DEPARTMENT.
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This has, as in former years, been under the care of Dr. Harston.
Out-patients... Operations
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Hongkong University, (Medical Clinic). During the year, as heretofore, students have attended for lectures and demonstrations in clinical medicine given by Dr. C. W. McKenny and myself and in the subjects of midwifery, vaccinations and pharmacy by Dr. G. H. Thomas. Selected students act for periods of three months as clinical clerks in charge of medical cases.
Buildings.-These have been well maintained.
The foundation stone of the Jubilee wing commemorating the birth of the institution was laid by H. E. Sir Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G. on 4th October, 1920. The work of erection is at present in full progress and when completed will accommodate over 100 patients, bringing the total number of beds in the hospital to approximately 450,