Esme Hadfield (1921-92) and the Wycombe woodworkers

This paper reflects on the life and work of Esme Hadfield, an otolaryngologist based at Wycombe General Hospital and, in particular, on her discovery of the link between adenocarcinoma of the paranasal sinuses and wood dust exposure from those in the furniture industry. The paper also explores the w...

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Published in:	Journal of medical biography Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 24
Main Authors:	Whiteside, O J H, Corbridge, R J, Capper, J W R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-02-2010
Subjects:	Adenocarcinoma - etiology Adenocarcinoma - history Dust History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans Industry - history Interior Design and Furnishings - history Occupational Exposure - adverse effects Occupational Exposure - history Otolaryngology - history Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - etiology Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - history Wood - history Wood - toxicity
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Summary:	This paper reflects on the life and work of Esme Hadfield, an otolaryngologist based at Wycombe General Hospital and, in particular, on her discovery of the link between adenocarcinoma of the paranasal sinuses and wood dust exposure from those in the furniture industry. The paper also explores the woodworking industry that forms the backdrop to her discovery.
ISSN:	1758-1087
DOI:	10.1258/jmb.2009.009093