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Tear Duct

 Subject

Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings

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Isaac Anderson dissertation on fistula lacrymalis

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS 2/016
Scope and Contents

Anderson attacks the current understanding of fistula lacrymalis, describes the anatomy and physiology of the tear ducts, and advises opening the sac for relief. Two cases (dated May, 1831) are used for illustration.

Dates: circa 1830s