Procidentia Uteri

Case of Procidentia Uteri

In former writings on this subject, especially in the "Edinburgh Medical Journal" for January 1872, I have insisted on the purely mechanical nature of this disease; that it is like a dislocation or a hernia; that, if hypertrophy favours its production, it is by the increase of weight it implies; that, if relaxation or laceration of tissues favour its production, it is by removal or diminution o...

The Function of the Perinæum in Procidentia Uteri

Procidentia--surgical management.

Some form of Ripstein sling procedure using teflon, marlex or mersilene to fix the rectum into the sacral hollow is a popular surgical option for the treatment of complete prolapse of the rectum. The Ripstein procedure with marlex mesh used in three patients confirms the technical simplicity, safety and effectiveness of the operation in controlling the prolapse. As it is with other current surg...

Polyethylene sling for procidentia.

Prolapsus Uteri

Pror.*^ ? ns' interposition operation for prolapse ?aentia. The principle of the Watkins' operation is based on separating the bladder from the anterior wall of the nterus and transposing its attachment to the posterior wall, so that the uterus is left in a position to support the entire bladder. Watkins performed his first operation in 1898. Several modifications, notably that of Wertheim, hav...