. Operative gynecology. the direction of the aiTOW. uterus on its anterior surface at the junction of the cervix and body, and so bringsit into complete anteflexion (Fig. 228). By further jDUshing the cervix high uptoward the promontory of the sacrum and the fundus down behind the symphy-sis, the anterior position isexaggerated (Fig. 230). A Hodge, or a Thomas,or a Munde pessary will insome cases so far alleviatethe symptoms of a retro-flexion, even though theflexion is not cured, as toobviate the necessity foran operation. Wool a7id boroglycer-ide cotton packs, used fora time, will also often
. Operative gynecology. the direction of the aiTOW. uterus on its anterior surface at the junction of the cervix and body, and so bringsit into complete anteflexion (Fig. 228). By further jDUshing the cervix high uptoward the promontory of the sacrum and the fundus down behind the symphy-sis, the anterior position isexaggerated (Fig. 230). A Hodge, or a Thomas,or a Munde pessary will insome cases so far alleviatethe symptoms of a retro-flexion, even though theflexion is not cured, as toobviate the necessity foran operation. Wool a7id boroglycer-ide cotton packs, used fora time, will also often tidethe patient over a periodof discomfort without op-eration. A marked relaxation of the vaginal outlet is often as,sociated with retroflexion where the flexion has followed parturition;in such patients the discomforts often arise from the tugging upon the broadligaments of a uterus working its way down to the outlet, and the simple flexionis not the cause of the pain. In a considerable number of these cases an oper-. -Tlic traction straightens out tlie angle of flexion and bringfithe body of the uterus witliin easy reacli. 152 SUSPENSION OF THE UTERUS. ation i-estoring the lax outlet relieves both the discomforts and the tendencyto prolapse, although the flexion persists. When the patient is not relieved bythis, an abdominal operation to correct the flexion may be resorted to later.
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