Abstract
The successful management of pelvic organ prolapse with pessaries requires a familiarity and comfort with a variety of pessaries. Each pessary type has unique characteristics that require different approaches to insertion, removal, and care. This chapter discusses the following issues:
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Preparation of the patient for pessary fitting
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The fitting and care of the following pessaries:
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a.
Ring
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b.
Gellhorn
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c.
Cube
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d.
Donut
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e.
Lever
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Baydock, S.A., Farell, S.A. (2006). Fitting and Care of Pessairies for Pelvic Organ Prolapse. In: Farell, S.A. (eds) Pessaries in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-315-4_7
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