title: Vaginal pessary-induced mechanical bowel obstruction.
abstract: We present a case of a mechanical bowel obstruction secondary to an impacted vaginal pessary. As the elderly segment of the population continues to grow, pessary use is increasing in absolute numbers, and clinicians must consider these medical devices when evaluating abdominal, gynecological, and urological complaints in elderly women.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Roberge
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Garfinkel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*