Should have used Preparation H — Hemorrhoid removal in the 19th century.As a hemorrhoid suffer
Should have used Preparation H — Hemorrhoid removal in the 19th century.As a hemorrhoid sufferer myself I can tell you that I cringe when I see these two fine antique 19th century medical tools, especially when I consider that these two tools would have been used without anesthesia.First the tool pictured at the top, called an ecraseur, was used. The chain of the ecraseur was placed around the hemorrhoid and tightened using a ratchet. This cut off the blood supply of the hemorrhoid for removal. Then the hemorrhoid forceps (below) were used to snip away, grasp, and remove the hemorrhoid. Recall again that both of these tools would have been used without anesthesia. I will stick to my cream. -- source link
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