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This 19th C Miles' variation of the
chain Ecraseur is harder to find than the more common
Chassaignac's pattern. It comes with a fine
crosshatched ebony handle, the original chain, and it
is in perfect working order. It was used for treatment
of haemorrhoids when the chain was looped over the
offending tissue and tightened using the screw
mechanism, hence stopping the circulation by
strangulation. It was also used to removed uterine
tumours or polyps and was preferred in these cases
because the process of crushing with a chain produced
less bleeding than excisions made with with a scalpel. |
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