MacKenzie-type tonsil guillotine, United Kingdom, 1930-1960
Scope and Contents
This section comprises records of related interest and ephemera which do not originate from within the hospital, such as press cuttings and records relating to the founder, Dr John Addenbrooke, also records which do not easily fit into any other category, such as memorabilia, artefacts and records relating to special events.
Biographical / Historical
Tonsillectomy by guillotine using this type of instrument was a standard treatment for those who experienced recurring throat infections in the late 1800s. This design was developed by Morell Mackenzie (1837-1892), a physician and laryngologist. Tonsillectomy by guillotine gradually fell out of favour in the twentieth century, although the technique remains in use to this day.
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Originals
stolen from Sawston Store break in Apr 2011
Repository Details
Part of the Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Repository
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge
Box 268
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation
Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ United Kingdom
+441223 586737
cuh.addenbrookesarchive@nhs.net