Open AccessMechanical devices for genital organ prolapse
Author(s) -
Suresh Yalanadu Narendra,
Jaiyesimi Rotimi A.K.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
trends in urology, gynaecology & sexual health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1931-2288
pISSN - 1362-5306
DOI - 10.1002/tre.104
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , sex organ , surgery , biology , genetics
Pelvic organ prolapse is common, with some degree of prolapse seen in up to 50 per cent of parous women, although many are asymptomatic. Treatments include surgery, mechanical devices and conservative therapies. The authors describe a variety of mechanical devices or pessaries that aim to alleviate the symptoms of prolapse and avert or delay the need for surgery. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Interface Ltd