Abstract
Objective: A patient with uterine prolapse (procidentia uteri) received a vaginal pessary, which became incarcerated in the vaginal wall. Case Report: A 70-year-old female patient had been treated for uterine prolapse by insertion of a ring-shaped silicone pessary for about 3 to 4 years. The patient neglected the pessary, which unfortunately became incarcerated in the vaginal wall; it was impossible to remove. Finally, the pessary was displaced after cutting it into two pieces under general anesthesia. Conclusion: After having inserted a vaginal pessary, patients need to be instructed on its regular removal and cleaning to prevent complications such as infection, ulceration, and incarceration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-150 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2004 |
Keywords
- incarceration
- procidentia uteri
- vaginal pessary
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology