Sims vaginal speculum by Tiemann

Name/Title

Sims vaginal speculum by Tiemann

Description

Below is a lithographic representation of the repair of a vesicovaginal fistula in Sim's position using this instrument. This condition was first successfully treated by Dr. James Sims in the nineteenth century but women around the world still suffer from this tragic complication of giving birth. The illustration is from "The surgery, surgical pathology, and surgical anatomy of the female pelvis organs," 5th ed. (1882) by Henry Savage

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Length

12 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 4, 2026

Create Date

August 4, 2026

Update Date

August 26, 2026