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Doyen's myoma screw, for use per vaginam, by Ash of Birmingham, steel, nickel plated, early 20th century, relic of Dr. Christopher Martin
A myoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour in the muscle of the uterus. A myoma screw is used in surgery to remove such fibroids. The fibroid is ‘screwed’ and clamped before removal.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A647810
- Materials:
- steel (nickel plated)
- type:
- myoma screws
- credit:
- Martin, M.
