Sims' vaginal speculum
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sims-vaginal-speculum-308-16826479
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Sims' vaginal speculum
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In gynaecology, Sims' vaginal speculum is a double-bladed surgical instrument used for examining the vagina and cervix. It was developed by J. Marion Sims out of pewter spoon, but nowadays it is manufactured out of stainless steel or plastic. The plastic speculum is disposable, but the stainless steel one is not. Therefore, the stainless steel speculum should be sterilized before each use. Sims' speculum is inserted into the vagina to retract posterior vaginal wall. It gives more exposure of the
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Surgical instrument used to inspect the vagina and cervix
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sims%27_vaginal_speculum
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2022-12-03T09:16:10Z
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