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Urinary organs - Obstructions

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    Lithotomy: forceps, a dilator, conductors and an operating table for removal of bladder stones in children. Etching by J. Mynde, 1743, after L. Heister.

    Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758. | Date: [MDCCXLIII [1743]] | Reference: 2823210i
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    Lithotomy: forceps, a dilator, conductors and an operating table for removal of bladder stones in children. Etching by F. Sesone, 1749, after L. Heister.

    Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758. | Date: [1749] | Reference: 2839949i
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    Lithiasis anglicana, or, A philosophical enquiry into the nature and origin of the stone and gravel, in human bodies, &c. : Wherein is considered, the possibility of dissolving such animal tartar or calculous concretion. In a letter to David Hartley, author of the cases in behalf of Mrs. Stephen's medicines. To which is added, an account of a new and safe method of cure for the ischury, or total suppression of urine ... / By Henry Bracken.

    Bracken, Henry, 1697-1764. | Date: 1739
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    Catheters for urinary obstruction, and surgical instruments for removing bladder stones. Etching by F. Sesone, 1749, after L. Heister.

    Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758. | Date: [1749] | Reference: 2839948i
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    Catheters for urinary obstruction, and surgical instruments for removing bladder stones. Etching by J. Mynde, 1743, after L. Heister.

    Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758. | Date: [MDCCXLIII [1743]] | Reference: 2823192i
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