Collection of urethral bougies.

Object numberHC.I.2.86
TitleCollection of urethral bougies.
Creator Ed Garnder, Young
DescriptionCollection of urethral bougies. All but one of the bougies was made by Gardner & Son, Edinburgh. One of the instruments is made by Young, Edinburgh. Two of the bougies have RHSCE on the handle which presumably means Royal Hospital of Sick Children, Edinburgh.
A Bougie would be introduced into the urethra to ascertain where a blockage may be or to dilate a constricted area
Production date c.Late C 1875-01-01
Object nameBougies, Collection of urethral
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
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