MacKenzie-type tonsil guillotine, United Kingdom, 1930-1960
- Made:
- 1930-1960 in United Kingdom
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LicenseTonsil guillotine, MacKenzie, steel, chrome plated, British
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Tonsil guillotine, MacKenzie, steel, chrome plated, British
Science Museum Group Collection
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Tonsil guillotine, MacKenzie, steel, chrome plated, British, 1930-1960
Tonsillectomy by guillotine using this type of instrument was a standard treatment for those who experienced recurring throat infections in the late 1800s. This design was developed by Morell Mackenzie (1837-1892), a physician and laryngologist. Tonsillectomy by guillotine gradually fell out of favour in the twentieth century, although the technique remains in use to this day.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A612861
- Materials:
- steel (chrome plated)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 30 mm x 185 mm x 125 mm, .17kg
- type:
- tonsil guillotine
