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FW: Can anyone identify the forceps? From: Braun, R. Daniel (rbraun@iupui.edu) Wed Jul 26 11:00:59 2000 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Braun, R. Daniel: "FW: Can anyone identify the forceps? Additional comment by Dr. O'" Previous message: Braun, R. Daniel: "Re: FRI Incisional Endometriosis" Read the responses below from the bottom up. Dr. O'Grady had responded to me in private. I am now forwarding this to bring his comments particularly about the reference to "Das" to your attention. Dan R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG Clinical Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Indiana U. School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN 46202 OBGYN.net International Representative for United States Certified AllExperts Expert Check out my bio/ratings page! http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=1236 -----Original Message----- From: O'Grady, Patrick MD [mailto:Patrick.OGrady@bhs.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:00 AM To: Braun, R. Daniel Subject: Re: Can anyone identify the forceps? Fine with me. It looks as if someone else has correctly identified the type. Nonetheless, those interested in forceps should know about Das. jpog ---------- From: Braun, R. DanielTo: 'O'Grady, Patrick MD ' Subject: Re: Can anyone identify the forceps? Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 7:37PM Thank you so much. I will see if I can get that book. I was also thinking that they may have been a unique type. Do you mind if I forward your reply to the entire list? It is indeed a scholarly reply and probably the most accurate of all. Dan -----Original Message----- From: O'Grady, Patrick MD To: Braun, R. Daniel Sent: 7/25/00 9:47 AM Subject: Re: Can anyone identify the forceps? These blades are likely a unique design, perhaps prepared for use at Cesarean Delivery. The full metal construction indicates a date well within the 20th century. While I cannot identify the type easily, the handle construction with the wide, short grip is similar to several mid and late 19th century designs ( i.e. Inglis, c. 1866 and Vacher, c. 1873) At that time, instruments with short handles were common, largely due to their easy portability: most deliveries being performed out of hospitals. Physicians could more easily carry short blades in their pockets, especially if a frock coat was worn. On review, the general blade design is similar to an Elliott and the French lock suggests but certainly does not prove European manufacture. Suspect that this might have been one of a series of unique instruments that never reached any level of popularity. Hope this helps. Suggest you check Das, Obstetric Forceps, Art Press, Calcutta, 1929. -- ---------- From: Braun, R. Daniel To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: Can anyone identify the forceps? Date: Monday, July 24, 2000 5:37PM Can anyone identify the forceps in this photo at URL ftp://ftp.obgyn.net/pub/OB-GYN-L/surgicaltools1.jpg ? They look like an Elliott with a French lock and then they have that little device on the end of the handles. I found them on e-bay and just bought this lot of instruments. I think the device on the right end with the wire is a decapitation device. Does anybody know for sure what it is? These will go in the Braun Obstetrical History Museum. Dan -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG Clinical Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Indiana U. School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN 46202 OBGYN.net International Representative for United States Certified AllExperts Expert Check out my bio/ratings page! http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=1236 Next message: Braun, R. Daniel: "FW: Can anyone identify the forceps? Additional comment by Dr. O'" Previous message: Braun, R. Daniel: "Re: FRI Incisional Endometriosis"

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