Armamentarium chirurgicum, 1656
Item
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.
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