| RefNo | AP/14/4 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Unpublished paper, 'On the application of lithotrity as an operation for the cure of stone illustrated by cases' by W B [William Birmingham] Costello |
| Date | 27 May 1830 |
| Description | Costello recounts ten cases of individuals with bladder stones who were cured either by Costello or by [Jean] Civiale through lithotrity, an operation in which stones are broken up and then extracted from the patient.
Minor emendations appear in graphite.
Subject: Surgery |
| Extent | 26p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |