Conan Doyle operation for a painful intestinal affection

From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia

This article published in the Court Circular section of The Times on 12 january 1909 announced the operation of Arthur Conan Doyle for a painful but not serious intestinal affection.


Court Circular

The Times (12 january 1909, p. 11)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle underwent an operation on Sunday at his residence, Windlesham, Crowborough, for a painful but not serious intestinal affection. The patient, though still very weak, is progressing favourably.