Armamentarium chirurgicum, 1656

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Title

Armamentarium chirurgicum, 1656

Date

1656

Description

Surgical equipment
Johannes Scultetus
(1595–1645)

The illustrations show the steps for performing a mastectomy. Figure VI depicts the Scultetus binder, an abdominal support to hold dressings after a surgery.

Identifier

5.6.03.8

Rights

Courtesy of the H. Winnett Orr Collection, on loan from the American College of Surgeons

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