Prolapsus uteri at vaginae totalis with Mayer’s pessary

Česká verzia

Authors: M. Vaca
Authors place of work: Gynekologicko-porodnické oddělení, Nemocnice Šternberk
Published in the journal: Prakt Gyn 2011; 15(3-4): 204-206
Category: Case Report

Summary

Mayer’s support pessary is a circular plexiglass or hardened resin pessary. It had previously been frequently used for cervical incompetence during pregnancy. At present, it has been sporadically used as a conservative solution for vaginal prolapse in very old women. A case report of 65-year-old woman shows a rare complication when Mayer’s pessary is used for vaginal prolapse.

Key words:
Mayer’s supportive pessary – vaginal prolapse – Gigli saw

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