Southey's ascites trocar

Southey's ascites trocar

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Southey's ascites trocar
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Southey's ascites trocar, in metal case with three silver cannulas, European, 1890-1930

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A618902
Materials:
steel, case, steel (plated) and cannula, silver
Measurements:
in case: length 121 mm
case: diameter 12 mm
shaft: diameter 1 mm
type:
ascites trocars