Duke type vaginal insufflator, United Kingdom, 1871-1900
- Made:
- 1871-1900 in United Kingdom
- designer:
- Alexander Duke
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Duke's vaginal insufflator, steel and vulcanite, British
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Duke's vaginal insufflator, steel and vulcanite, British, late 19th century
A vaginal insufflator blew gas or powdered medications into the female reproductive organs. It treated pelvic inflammatory diseases (infections of the uterus and ovaries) and ovarian fibroids (non-cancerous tumours) among other conditions. This example was designed by obstetric physician Dr. Alexander Duke, who practiced at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A612547
- Measurements:
-
overall: 220 mm x 30 mm x 15 mm, .064kg
- type:
- insufflator
