Treatise on gynæcology : medical and surgical . Fig. 269.—Perineal Air-Cushion. known, but of little value [and so dangerous that it should be men-tioned only that it may be avoided]. In order that any kind of pessary be of use, I repeat that a cer-tain degree of tonicity in the perineum is essential, and a somewhatsmall vulvar opening. They are valuable in cases of cystocele, butfail when the uterus takes part in the prolapse. In any case, theyshould never be used except as a palliative measure, trusting to aradical operation for cure. Nevertheless if the rjatient positively refuses surgical
Treatise on gynæcology : medical and surgical . Fig. 269.—Perineal Air-Cushion. known, but of little value [and so dangerous that it should be men-tioned only that it may be avoided]. In order that any kind of pessary be of use, I repeat that a cer-tain degree of tonicity in the perineum is essential, and a somewhatsmall vulvar opening. They are valuable in cases of cystocele, butfail when the uterus takes part in the prolapse. In any case, theyshould never be used except as a palliative measure, trusting to aradical operation for cure. Nevertheless if the rjatient positively refuses surgical aid, or if itoffer but small chance of relief, as in the case of complete prolapse in.
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