title: Use of a pessary for the management of pelvic organ prolapse.
abstract: Pessaries provide nonsurgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women who are not viable candidates for or who do not choose to undergo surgical intervention. It is necessary to take into consideration that when pessary use is indicated, it is crucial that the clinician assess the physical and mental capabilities of the individual. A client with compromised eyesight or motor abilities may not be able to manage the insertion and subsequent care of the device.
authors.affiliation: DKN and Associates, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5121, USA.
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Fritzinger
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dinkin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010388:Pelvis; D010570:Pessaries; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000628:therapy*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000628:therapy*