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Curette, flushing, Rheinstadter, steel, European, late 19th century
Samples from the uterus, vagina or rectum are taken using a curette. This is done to diagnose diseases such as cancer. The curette consists of a long hollow shaft ending in a small spoon-shaped scoop. This was passed into the uterus and a sample scraped from the uterine wall. The instrument’s design has changed little over time. It is still used.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A610275
- Measurements:
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scoop: 15 mm x 15 mm x 15 mm,
- type:
- curette
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- surgical equipment
- surgical instrument
