1850.
Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital.
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No. 28,502. July 17, 1848. Large calculus of lithic acid formation. Kwoh Awei, æt. 40, of the district of Sinhwui, at present a butcher in Canton, had suffered from stone for several years, but unlike most persons afflicted with this complaint, was rather corpulent. On the 13th September, a week subsequent to case 26,796, a stone was ex- tracted resembling in shape, and almost in size, the seed of a mango. It measured 7 ix. in its largest, and 44 in. in its least circumference. Its transverse and longitudinal diameters, were 2 inches, and 24 inches. It was of a pale reddish color, sparkling with crystals, and its surface for the most part rough like sand paper. It weighed two ounces, two drachms and one scruple. It was extracted whole. A rough wood- cut has been made by the Chinese carvers, which represents its exact size and general appearance.
After the first few days he suffered very little, and notwithstanding instructions to the contrary, soon commenced changing his position from side to side. In about ten days the water passed naturally, and in thirty he was well. The day after the operation, his mother and several of his children came to the hospital, and remained with him till he was nearly recovered. He seemed to be in easy circum- stances, for he was able to command whatever could contribute to his comfort. When expressing his gratitude to God, and his instru- ment, he observed that the mouths of eight children depended upon him for food.
Living in the vicinity of the Foreign factories, he often leaves his stall to run in and see what is passing in the hospital. He is more robust and corpulent than ever, and is very ready to encourage others who
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