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Pessaries for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Evidence

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Abstract

Research concerning the indications and effectiveness of pessaries has been scant. This chapter discusses the following issues:

  1. 1.

    Predictors of successful pessary fitting, patient satisfaction, and continued use

  2. 2.

    Evidence supporting the use of specific pessaries for specific pelvic support problems

  3. 3.

    Complications associated with pessary care

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    Pessary follow-up protocols

  5. 5.

    Current pessary practice among health care professionals

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  1. Sandra A. Baydock
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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dalhouise University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Scott A. Farell BA, BEd, MD, FRCSC (Professor) (Professor)

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Baydock, S.A. (2006). Pessaries for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Evidence. In: Farell, S.A. (eds) Pessaries in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-315-4_2

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