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Garnett Passe and the tonsillectomy gag.
1Emeritus Surgeon, Women's and Children's Hospital,Adelaide,Australia(formerly The Adelaide Children's Hospital).
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 20, 2016
Summary
This article explores historical tonsillectomy gagging methods, suggesting Barbara Hepworth
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Surgical Instruments
Background:
- The article investigates historical surgical techniques for tonsillectomy.
- It focuses on the specific challenge of suspending a gag during the procedure.
Observation:
- A painting by Barbara Hepworth depicts Garnett Passe performing a tonsillectomy.
- The method of gag suspension in the painting prompted historical inquiry.
Findings:
- The study traces the evolution of tonsillectomy gagging devices.
- It proposes the depicted gag is a "jack" owned by Dr. Sydney Cocks.
- Dr. Cocks was a friend of Dr. Passe and initiated discussions for a surgical foundation.
Implications:
- This finding potentially identifies a specific historical surgical instrument.
- It links the instrument to the foundation of The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation.
- The research offers insight into the collaboration between medical professionals and artistic representation.
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