Part of Mackenzie's oesophagoscope
Part of Mackenzie's oesophagoscope, 2 heads, silver, probably British, second half 19th century, relic of Mackenzie
These tubes are passed down in a closed, or folded, position and are then opened out by the handle attached, so that the oesophagus is dilated, and an attached mirror is brought into position.
Details
- Category:
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A647773
- Materials:
- silver
- type:
- oesophagoscopes
