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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 10/2021

30.08.2021 | Special Contribution

The Sims position and the Sims vaginal speculum, re-examined

verfasst von: L. Lewis Wall

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 10/2021

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

American gynecologist J. Marion Sims (1813–1883) is known for developing the first consistently successful operation for the repair of vesico-vaginal fistula, for inventing the Sims vaginal speculum, and for popularizing the left lateral decubitus position for gynecological examination and treatment.

Methods and results

This article reviews the history of the Sims vaginal speculum, charting its evolution from a bent pewter spoon to the lever speculum and finally to its now-familiar form as the two-bladed Sims speculum.

Conclusion

The article also reviews the origins of the Sims position, correcting popular misconceptions concerning both the position and the speculum and advocating for greater familiarity with the use of both of these valuable tools by practicing clinicians.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Sims position and the Sims vaginal speculum, re-examined
verfasst von
L. Lewis Wall
Publikationsdatum
30.08.2021
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 10/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-021-04966-w

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