Flushing curette, Europe, 1871-1900
Samples from the uterus, vagina or rectum are taken using a curette. This is done to diagnose diseases such as cancer. The curette consists of a long hollow shaft ending in a small spoon-shaped scoop. This was passed into the uterus and a sample scraped from the uterine wall. The instrument’s design has changed little over time. It is still used.
Object number:
A610275
Related Themes and Topics
Glossary:
Glossary: gynaecology
A branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
Glossary: curette
An instrument shaped like a spoon that is used to scrape tissue from a body cavity.