Pessary Use in Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence

Reviews in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Keisha A Jones¹  Oz Harmanli¹ 

[1] Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Springfield, MA

关键词: Pessary;    Pelvic organ prolapse;    Incontinence;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: MedReviews, LLC

【 摘 要 】

With the aging population in the United States, there has been a renewed interest in pessaries as a conservative alternative to surgical repair for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). They present a good option for patients who have not completed childbearing, do not desire surgery, or are poor surgical candidates. Long-term pessary use is a safe and effective option for patients with POP and stress urinary incontinence. Although serious side effects are infrequent, insertion and removal of most pessary types still pose a challenge for many patients. Pessary design should continue to improve, making its use a more attractive option.

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