Key's hernia director also used in supra-pubic lithotomy

Made:: 1801-1900

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Key's hernia director also used in supra-pubic lithotomy
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Key's hernia director also used in supra-pubic lithotomy, curved blade with median groove and flat handle, steel, c. 1850

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Category:: Surgery

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A610744

Materials:: steel (metal) and complete

Measurements:: overall: 14 mm x 164 mm,

type:: director - surgical instrument

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