. The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of women. Fig 460. A. Flexible Ring Pessary. B. Inflated Ring Pessary. C. Hard Rubber Disk Pessary. 5. Flexible Ring Pessary. The flexible-rubber ring (Fig. 460, A) is sometimespreferable to the inflated ring, particularly in cases where there is very free dis-charge. The opening being larger, the free discharge escapes easier and conse-quently there is less retention and irritation. Pessaries for Prolapse of Uterus. The treatment for prolapse is to raise the uterus and maintain the fundus in aforward position. The pessary that accomphshes this in a ca
. The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of women. Fig 460. A. Flexible Ring Pessary. B. Inflated Ring Pessary. C. Hard Rubber Disk Pessary. 5. Flexible Ring Pessary. The flexible-rubber ring (Fig. 460, A) is sometimespreferable to the inflated ring, particularly in cases where there is very free dis-charge. The opening being larger, the free discharge escapes easier and conse-quently there is less retention and irritation. Pessaries for Prolapse of Uterus. The treatment for prolapse is to raise the uterus and maintain the fundus in aforward position. The pessary that accomphshes this in a case of retrodisplace-ment is likewise beneficial in a case in which the prolapse is the principal feature. PESSARIES FOR PROLAPSE OF UTERUS 341 9 Consequently, in the milder grades of prolapse, a Thomas or Smith or Hodgepessary may be all that is necessary to maintain the uterus in its proper position. In many cases of prolapse, however, more so than in retrodisplacement, thepelvic floor has been torn so much that this form of pessary will not stay
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