Mechanical devices for pelvic organ prolapse in women

An alternative management for high‐risk patients with rectal prolapse

“…In addition to improving faecal incontinence as shown in Fig. 1, this method may achieve successful results in rectal prolapse symptoms similar to those observed with the use of the pessary in gynaecological prolapse [5]. Moreover, the use of the anal plug may be a reasonable alternative while the patients are on the waiting list for surgery.…”

An alternative management for high‐risk patients with rectal prolapse

“…In addition to improving faecal incontinence as shown in Fig. 1, this method may achieve successful results in rectal prolapse symptoms similar to those observed with the use of the pessary in gynaecological prolapse [5]. Moreover, the use of the anal plug may be a reasonable alternative while the patients are on the waiting list for surgery.…”

Effect of Pessary Use on Genital Hiatus Measurements in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

“…1 Despite their routine use, few quantitative data are available regarding efficacy in treating anatomic changes that occur with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse. 2 The genital hiatus is the measurement obtained on the pelvic organ prolapse quantification examination, defined as the distance in centimeters from the external urethral meatus to the posterior fourchette. 3 A widened genital hiatus is frequently observed in women with prolapse.…”

A Disposable Intravaginal Device for the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence

“…The TIPI is a new disposable device which can be self-inserted into the vagina on a daily basis. This disposable device offers a potential advantage over existing incontinence pessaries in that traditional pessaries largely remain in place for much prolonged periods and could have the potential to be associated with vaginal erosion [17], foul odors, infections, and irritation [18]. In contrast, the TIPI device during usage was given a mean comfort score of 3.49 on a five-point scale, with 91.2 % of patients maintaining use.…”

An alternative management for high‐risk patients with rectal prolapse

“…In addition to improving faecal incontinence as shown in Fig. 1, this method may achieve successful results in rectal prolapse symptoms similar to those observed with the use of the pessary in gynaecological prolapse [5]. Moreover, the use of the anal plug may be a reasonable alternative while the patients are on the waiting list for surgery.…”

Effect of Pessary Use on Genital Hiatus Measurements in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

“…1 Despite their routine use, few quantitative data are available regarding efficacy in treating anatomic changes that occur with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse. 2 The genital hiatus is the measurement obtained on the pelvic organ prolapse quantification examination, defined as the distance in centimeters from the external urethral meatus to the posterior fourchette. 3 A widened genital hiatus is frequently observed in women with prolapse.…”

A Disposable Intravaginal Device for the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence

“…The TIPI is a new disposable device which can be self-inserted into the vagina on a daily basis. This disposable device offers a potential advantage over existing incontinence pessaries in that traditional pessaries largely remain in place for much prolonged periods and could have the potential to be associated with vaginal erosion [17], foul odors, infections, and irritation [18]. In contrast, the TIPI device during usage was given a mean comfort score of 3.49 on a five-point scale, with 91.2 % of patients maintaining use.…”

An alternative management for high‐risk patients with rectal prolapse

“…In addition to improving faecal incontinence as shown in Fig. 1, this method may achieve successful results in rectal prolapse symptoms similar to those observed with the use of the pessary in gynaecological prolapse [5]. Moreover, the use of the anal plug may be a reasonable alternative while the patients are on the waiting list for surgery.…”

Effect of Pessary Use on Genital Hiatus Measurements in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

“…1 Despite their routine use, few quantitative data are available regarding efficacy in treating anatomic changes that occur with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse. 2 The genital hiatus is the measurement obtained on the pelvic organ prolapse quantification examination, defined as the distance in centimeters from the external urethral meatus to the posterior fourchette. 3 A widened genital hiatus is frequently observed in women with prolapse.…”

A Disposable Intravaginal Device for the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence

“…The TIPI is a new disposable device which can be self-inserted into the vagina on a daily basis. This disposable device offers a potential advantage over existing incontinence pessaries in that traditional pessaries largely remain in place for much prolonged periods and could have the potential to be associated with vaginal erosion [17], foul odors, infections, and irritation [18]. In contrast, the TIPI device during usage was given a mean comfort score of 3.49 on a five-point scale, with 91.2 % of patients maintaining use.…”