Surgical instrument: De Chassaignac linear crusher.

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Surgical instrument: De Chassaignac linear crusher.

Name: Surgical instrument: De Chassaignac linear crusher.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 2V5ECD5ONL
Price: 290 EUR
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290 €

Period 19th century

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style

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Early accounts of removing fibrous growths from the uterus usually involved passing a ligature around the base of a polyp, and day after day it was tightened, usually by twisting until the mass tore. Such ligatures and twists prevailed until the ecraseur, originally designed by Chassaignac for the removal of hemorrhoids, was adopted for use in gynecology. It surrounds the mass with a loop of chain that crushes as it is reduced in size, and by lacerating rather than cutting it, it reduces the risk of hemorrhage. Subsequently, the instrument evolved and the chain was replaced by a wire to facilitate application to the tumor. A fine example of Chassaignac's curved ecraseur circa 1880, marked Pradal Lyon. Length 47 cm, width 22 cm.

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Scientific instruments of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
Period	19th century (Scientific instruments 19th century)
Country of origin	France