Dewees' Axis-Traction forceps

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Description

Title: Dewees' Axis-Traction forceps
Alternative Title: Forceps
Creator: Dewees, William
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Dewees, William
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Description: Axis traction forceps were designed to allow easy transition along the axis of the pelvic plane. An older label included with the device reads "Works best in L.O.A. - Mid Pelvic". William Dewees was from Salinas, Kansas.
Extent: 37 cm. x 14 cm. x 8 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Format: still image
Genre: Tools and Equipment
Material: metal
Subject (Name): Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Dewees, William
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic): Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments

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