"Pelvic Abnormalities" at the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan: History and Current Events
Authors
Antonia Francesca Franchini
Department of Clinical and Community Sciences. University of Milan
Paolo Maria Galimberti
U.O.S. Cultural heritage. IRCCS Ca 'Granda Foundation, Maggiore Policlinico Hospital of Milan
Lorenzo Lorusso
Operational Unit of Neurology. “Mellino Mellini” Hospital of Chiari, I
Bruno Falconi
Department of Medical Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, I
Alessandro Porro
Department of Medical Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, I
Keywords:
Pelvic abnormalities, Medical museology , Ospedale Maggiore of Milan
Abstract
The authors deal with the theme of the genesis and the increase of the obstetrical collection of pelvic abnormalities, i.e. the “dry” specimens stored at the Ospedale Maggiore (Major Hospital) of Milan (Italy), and of their scientific and educational values. Recently, following the restoration of the crypt of the Annunciation Church of the Ospedale Maggiore, a large space was converted, which could accommodate the pelvises collection permanently. A first step to finally be able to introduce these extraordinary specimens not only to experts, but also to a wider audience.
