Reproduction
Object numberRCSIC/F 5
CollectionInstruments
Categorydigestive system instruments
Object nameoesophageal forceps
DescriptionBond's oesophagus forceps, marked W. Mathews, 1869.
The forceps were specially made for Thomas Bond FRCS, as he attempted to remove a brace-buckle which had been swallowed by a patient and became impacted his the oesophagus.
After preliminary attempts to remove the obstruction Sir William Fergusson was consulted. On the eighth day he used the forceps, but without success. On the fourteenth day Fergusson managed to pass a whalebone probang though the obstruction. Despite causing the patient extreme discomfort, this appeared to be successful, and three days later all pain had ceased. The swallowed buckle and strap were never recovered, but the fellow buckle and straps have been retained along with the forceps.
Production date 1869 - 1869
Manufacturer
Designer/originator
presented
Related objectsRCSIC/F 5 Part 1
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Materialwhole
W.MATTHEWS
Dimensions
whole length: 430 mm
whole width: 73 mm
whole height: 60 mm
whole width: 73 mm
whole height: 60 mm
Bibliography
SourceBond 1869
NotesCommunication of case in which the forceps were used.
