Urethrotomy surgical instruments in case
Object No. 2001/3/5
An urethrotome is a fine instrument used in a surgical operation to cut a stricture in the urethra, the tube through which urine passes from the bladder to the outside. An urethral stricture is a fibrous narrowing of the urethra usually resulting from injury or infection. A patient with such a stricture will have increasing difficulty in passing urine. This urethrotomy set augments the Powerhouse Museum's collection of surgical instruments. Megan Hicks Curator December 2000 References: Conversations between Dr Bryan Gandevia and curator, Megan Hicks, 1997. Allen & Hanburys Ltd, A reference list of surgical instruments and medical appliances, London, 1930. Concise Medical Dictionary, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, 1989.
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Summary
Object Statement
Urethrotomy surgical instruments, comprising sheathed needle, knives (3) in a boxed set, metal / wood / leatherette, made by Allen & Hanburys Ltd, London, England, 1920-1970
Physical Description
Urethrotomy surgical instruments in case. This set of instruments consists of a narrow sheath and three fine knives which can be passed down the sheath. They are designed for performing an urethrotomy, an operation in which a stricture in the urethra is cut. The hinged box is covered with black leatherette and lined with green.
DIMENSIONS
Height
40 mm
Width
334 mm
Depth
75 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The instruments were made by Allen & Hanburys, London, England. The date 1920-1970 is a curator estimate.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Dr Bryan Gandevia, 2001
Acquisition Date
16 January 2001
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