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LicenseCardiospasm dilator, nickel-plated brass and steel, Germany
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Cardiospasm dilator, nickel-plated brass and steel, Germany
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cardiospasm dilator, nickel-plated brass and steel, Germany, 1925-1940
This object is used to treat cardiospasm or oesophageal achalasia. This is where the lower part of the oesophagus (food pipe) becomes temporarily closed as the muscles go into spasm and cannot relax. Swallowing becomes impossible. The instrument is introduced into the mouth and by pulling the lever the dilator head widens in order to open the food pipe.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A500129
- Materials:
- steel (nickel-plated) and brass (nickel-plated)
- Measurements:
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overall: 38 mm x 775 mm x 330 mm, .18kg
- type:
- cardiospasm dilator
- credit:
- Rachwalsky, E.
