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Typed case summary relating to male private from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 52 at first examination in 1941 Conditions mentioned include: concussion; dyspnoea; pneumothorax; concussional head injury; bruising and cuts; and emphysema. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary relating to malesignalman fromScotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 37 at first examination in 1941 Conditions mentioned include: head injury; headache; breathlessness; hypaesthesia; concussion; amnesia; post concussional syndrome; and anxiety. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 75 at first examination in 1956. Conditions mentioned include: severe head injury; chest injuries; unconsciousness; drowsiness; dyspnoea; coma; haemorrhage; haematoma; and brain ischaemia. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.