Vesical calculus

Maker
William Weston Hearne (b.1871, d.1917)
Date
06 Aug 1909
 Description
Vesical calculus removed by suprapubic lithotomy from a woman aged 39 years, by Dr W. W. Hearne, April 15th, 1909. The patient made a complete recovery. Presented to the Pathology Museum by Dr Hearne c. August 6th 1909.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
06 Aug 1909
Measurements
Weight from Hearne's original description.
Production place
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Accession number
531-003670
Inscriptions
original/labels ▫ "Firm Barr" 155 Cecil Street South Melbourne. 6.8.09. Dear Professor Allen, With this note I am leaving the vesical calculus which you saw a few days ago. Below are a few particulars in reference to it. Yours very sincerely, W. W. Hearne. Vesical Calculus. 82. Removed by suprapubic lithotomy from a woman aged 39 years, by Dr W. W. Hearne, April 15th, 1909. Complete recovery. Measurements: 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches in longest and shortest circumferences respectively. Weight in first state: 26 1/2 ounces.
Object type
biological specimen
Museum
Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

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