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Title
Catgut Ligatures
Description
Catgut ligature, in glass-stoppered bottle, c 1929.
A ligature is a piece of thread (suture) that is used to tie off an anatomical structure, most commonly a blood vessel. This prevents any form of major blood loss during a procedure. Ligatures were made popular by barber surgeon, Ambroise Pare, during the 1500s.
A ligature is a piece of thread (suture) that is used to tie off an anatomical structure, most commonly a blood vessel. This prevents any form of major blood loss during a procedure. Ligatures were made popular by barber surgeon, Ambroise Pare, during the 1500s.
Date
c. 1929
Identifier
2000/3.29
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Physical Dimensions
Height: 7.5 cm
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