Heron Watson's probe-pointed conical Bougie

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Object numberHC.I.2.23
TitleHeron Watson's probe-pointed conical Bougie
CreatorYoung
DescriptionHeron Watson's probe-pointed conical Bougie made by Young, Edinb which is insribed into the handle of the bougie. The other side of the handle has the museum object number inscribed.
A Bougie would be introduced into the urethra to ascertain where a blockage may be or to dilate a constricted area.
Production placeEDINBURGH
Production periodNineteeth Century
Object nameBougie, Heron Watson's probe-pointed conical
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
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